Marrakech: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Pick-up
A sunrise flight over the countryside near Marrakech, with the High Atlas on the horizon, and hotel pick-up before dawn.
Watch the sun rise over the Atlas Mountains from a basket hundreds of metres above the ground: a balloon flight is the most memorable way to start a day in Marrakech.
Brief Itinerary
- Hotel pick-up before dawn
- Take-off site in the countryside near Marrakech
- Balloon flight at sunrise
- Landing and tea
- Return to your hotel
Detailed Itinerary
Marrakech – balloon flight – Marrakech
A driver picks you up at your hotel or riad very early, between about 5 and 6.30 am depending on the season, and takes you to the take-off site outside the city.
You watch the balloon being inflated, then fly for about an hour with a professional pilot over fields, Berber villages and palm groves, with the snowy Atlas on the horizon in winter and spring.
After landing you have tea before the drive back to Marrakech, usually by late morning.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- The balloon flight (about 1 hour in the air) with a professional pilot
- Tea after landing
Not included
- Breakfast, unless it is part of the package you choose (your quote says which)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Flights take place every day of the year, weather permitting; if wind cancels the flight, we offer another date
- Total time: about 4 to 5 hours
- Bring a warm layer: mornings are cold, even in summer
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers or very young children
How to book
Send us your date, your hotel or riad and the number of travelers on WhatsApp or with the quote form. We reply within 24 hours with a fixed price for your group and the exact list of what is included. No payment is needed to ask for a quote.
Planning the visit? Read our full guide: Marrakech hot air balloon guide.
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