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Marrakech Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast

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4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Float above Morocco’s countryside and enjoy aerial views of the Atlas Mountains on this sunrise hot air balloon flight from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch location, watch the balloons being inflated, and ascend into the skies with a pilot at the controls. Gaze at Marrakech, the Atlas peaks, and villages before touchdown and a Berber breakfast. Flight certificate and round-trip hotel transfers, with the opportunity to upgrade to a private flight (additional cost).

Sunrise hot air balloon flight experience from Marrakech
Fly over valleys, farms, and villages as they come alive at dawn
Enjoy a post-flight breakfast in a Berber tent
Includes welcome tea, flight certificate, and return 4x4 hotel transfers

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned 4x4
Welcome tea
1-hour flight
Berber breakfast in 'caidal' tent
Flight certificate

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

2/1/2023 - 3/6/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pickup details

Pick up from all Marrakech Hotels by 4x4 cars. From Riads, nearest point offering car access will be provided the day before the flight, by e-mail or SMS message. Make sure you spotted the exact location as car will wait maximum 10 minutes and then leave.

What To Expect

La Palmeraie

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 4 years
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Herman_H

My fiance and I had a great experience. We were a little worried about the early wake up call but it was well worth it! The hotel transportation was waiting for us before their scheduled pickup time. The flight was calm and felt safe every moment. Super friendly pilot (Alex), photographer and staff. And for the record, the landing was very smooth! Nothing to be worried about. It was a all around great experience. I highly recommend it.

Reviews

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Thomas_M, Jan 2024

Absolutely worth doing! Everyone from the driver who picked us up promptly at the appointed time, to the balloon operator, to the people at breakfast were very easy to work with, kind to my son. I highly recommend

Great experience but beware…

Chantal_M, Apr 2023

Great experience! Very well and professionally organised. Important information for participants: the landing can get really tricky. Our balloon basket literally toppled over. No one got hurt but for someone less physically fit (one must hold on very tight to a rope) it can be challenging in my opinion. And apparently the tipping over is not too uncommon (1 in 20 our pilot said). I’d still do it again though. Oh, and do spend the 30.-Euro to get the video of your flight. It’s totally worth it!

Professional

VivianeMarie_P, Apr 2023

This was a great experience- they were all professional and we felt safe. No doubt we will use this company again if another time. Thanks. Viviane

Great adventure

Guy_W, Mar 2023

Great experience, everything worked like a clock, great value for the money and highly recommended. Very safe flight.

Just do it!

Christina_P, Nov 2022

FANTASTIC!!!! Over the top! Best balloon flight of my life so far! Pickup, breakfast, flight-everything was superb!

Great activity, maybe a different package or different company

William_N, Oct 2022

Summary: Great experience and highly recommended, but either (a) clarify expectations with vendor upfront via written email, (b) pick another company, or (c) purchase the private tour. PROS: * Professional company, seemed competent and safe * Reasonable price compared to some other offers explored CONS: * Very crowded balloon ride, we had 14 people in our balloon. The woman next to me took the best position, so I was left with a partial visibility for the ride. * Ride was at 9am, but we were told it was a "sunrise balloon ride" so that was a big disappointment (be sure to follow-up with the operator to confirm this in writing before you show up) * We were picked up before Sunrise at 6:30 am (sunrise was 7:30 am), but ended up sitting in the tent for over an hour * Ride was 50 minutes long, so shorter than the 1-hour quoted by the operator *

Treat yourself. Glide silently across the sky.

Jacqueline_V, Oct 2022

As someone who is terrified of heights this was one of the things in a moment of madness I booked. From the wonderful driver who picked us up to Pierre the balloon pilot everyone was wonderful. Friendly, professional, informative and amusing. This was the most fabulous experience. It’s peaceful gliding across the sky. Very safe and amazing experience. Just wish I could have stayed floating around for longer. Berber breakfast was good and the company was great from start to finish.

Beautiful experience, very professional

Travis_C, Jul 2022

This is a unique experience, not like an airplane at all, it feels more like riding on a drone. We passed over villages, animals, and watched the sun rise through the mountains. Our pilot was very professional with many years experience, he took us as high as a balloon can go and as low as a balloon can go. I highly recommend this experience if you are able to afford it. There is a videographer who will compile video footage of you from different perspectives for 30 euros if you want.

Great experience

Roxy_D, May 2022

We had a great experience with ciel d’afrique our driver was professional and kind. The pilot was also very professional and safe. I would highly recommend this experience

Response from Host, May 2022

Many thanks ! Yes, the experience is starting with a drive in one of our nice 4x4 cars (Toyota Land Cruisers, Toyota HDJ 200 V8, Ford VAN USA, Dusters, Jeeps). The the most extraordinary part is of course the 1 hour balloon ride up to 3000 Feet high, with stunning view on Atlas (up to visibility of the day), to Marrakech, Jbilets mountains desert and Tensift river Valley. Safe and beautiful experience. Enjoy and book your flight with us !

Incredible experience.

Herman_H, Apr 2022

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thanks for your choice to fly your fiance and yourself safely with us, since 32 years flying over the surroundings of Marrakech in front of Atlas and Jbilets Mountains, along the Tensift River Valley.

Best in Class!!

Wanda_W, Apr 2022

A must do! Make sure to use this company, they had the most beautiful balloons, many more than other companies… and the entire staff does extreme customer service

Hot air balloon

Sabrina_h, Apr 2022

Well organised trip, lovely staff, we had a lovely driver. Great experience its an early start but worth it. I travelled with a 16, 13 & 10 year old & they also loved the trip.

Fantastic experience!

Jonathan_V, Mar 2022

Expertly organised and a fantastic experience. Highly recommended! From pickup at the hotel to drop of I couldn’t fault it. Make sure to wrap up warm as it can be cold.

Amazing!

Savannah_F, Dec 2019

I would recommend trying a hot air balloon to everyone traveling to Marrakech. It was the highlight of my trip! This company was very professional and well-organized. The breakfast was simple but tasty. Enjoyed the tea before and after the ride.

Response from Host, Dec 2019

Amazing Review ! Thanks for having shared your experience

Fantastic experience

Christina M, Dec 2019

Highly recommend this trip Such a serene experience it's a highlight whilst in marrakech Friendly and professional staff and a very smooth experience !

Great balloon ride, but was not at sunrise!

Divya_B, Sep 2019

The balloon ride was lovely, but the breakfast felt a little rushed and because we were in the "second" set of rides for that morning (which was not communicated previously), we missed the actual sunrise by a fair amount of time. After the ride, we were driven straight back to our meeting point.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Thanks for sharing your experience ! Yes, we have 2nd flight and 3rd flights somme days. Sunrise is never a promise ... even for 1st morning flight, we may experience de delay for the take off waiting for suitable weather conditions. Rare, but possible. For 2nd flight passengers, it is always confirmed ''2nd morning flight after sunrise''. Please check your messages from Ciel d'Afrique, it is always communicated previous to the flight. For 2nd flight, if conditions are normal, passengers arriving at the camp are having breakfast until moment pursuit cars of the balloons are starting to follow them and be there with passengers at moment of landing, in front of you. Easy to take picture at this moment as it is nice daylight (not during the take off on 1st flight when it is still dark). Then we refuel, change passengers and take off for a second flight. All photo shooting and cinema teams only take 2nd flight for light they need for their professional job. Hope this details help to understand future balloon enthusiasts !

A memorable sunrise

Pedro_C, Aug 2019

It was a great experience and very well organized. All went very smoothly, communication, pick up from the hotel, breakfast at the camp in a berbere tent. A special mention to our driver Daniel, a very calm, nice and noticeably experienced pilot that left us very confortable on our first ballon flight and made this trip memorable.

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Many thanks for your feed-back ! I loved driving together in Marrakech Sky with your family. Was good to have you flying with Ciel d'Afrique (African Sky). Sincerely Daniel

This is the opportunity of a life time. Don’t miss it.

Alexbokkie1987, Aug 2019

Thank you to Daniel and team for what was truly one of the highlights of my life, not just my trip to Morocco. Wonderful early pick up, with about a 40 minute drive out to the site. Welcoming coffee/tea for the early morning and an incredibly sleekly run operation to make sure we all go off in our balloons on time. No matter how many times in your life you see an African sunrise, to see it over mountains, 1km above the earth..... truly flawed me and brought tears to my eyes. An extraordinarily calming experience is ballooning over rural Morocco whilst watching other balloons go up in the distance.... and you’ll experience a landing like no other..... wonderfully smooth and an all around brilliant morning (the Berber breakfast was also excellent!) Don’t hesitate in booking this with Ciel De Afrique, it’s an experience you will never forget and are unlikely to regret.♥️

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Wow ... Your post made my day (and the others following !). So happy to have shared this flight with You. Nothing to add : life is a beautiful adventure, ballooning is part of it for me

Best Hot Air Balloon Ride

Gokulan_U, May 2019

I would definitely recommend anyone who visits Marrakech to try the Hot Air Balloon Ride and use viator to book this particular Adventure run by Ciel d'Afrique. Ciel d'Afrique are the best for Hot Air Balloon Ride and the company itself is on the field for 29 years. I wouldn't recommend any other company because they are either scary or risky. Use Viator to book for Ciel d'Afrique Balloon Ride. The breakfast even though was cold it was filling. The pilots and other staffs are well behaved and trained well. The pick up driver was on time and helped us in many ways answering all our questions and he made our travel to the spot was safe. Overall I would definitely recommend the Ciel D'Afrique Hot Air Balloon Ride. Don't miss it.

A fantastic trip, I loved it! Our first...

Emily K, Sep 2018

A fantastic trip, I loved it! Our first attempt didn't happen as there was bad weather i could see the lightning! but they gave us breakfast and blankets to sit in the huts while they decided if it was safe to go or not. I wasn't at all annoyed that we didn't get to go that day as safety is paramount. I was offered the next morning and went then instead. This is a well organised trip and definitely worth it. The views are breathtaking. Our pilot was brilliant. The landing was a light touch on the ground and that was it. No bumpy landing, nothing to be scared of at all. If you've never been in a hot air balloon then definitely go. This was my first time and I'm so glad I did it.