Agadir: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Traditional Breakfast Pickup

Summary

Sunrise balloon ride over Agadir with breakfast & pickup

You’ll sip mint tea at dawn near Agadir before helping launch your hot air balloon with a small group. Drift quietly above valleys and villages as the sun rises, then share a Moroccan breakfast after landing. With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading each step, it’s an early start but worth every minute for that hush above the Atlas foothills.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget the way our driver grinned when he handed me that tiny glass of mint tea before dawn, just outside Agadir. I was still half-asleep and honestly a little nervous — you don’t realize how big those hot air balloons are until you’re standing next to one, hearing the hiss of the burners and feeling that first whoosh of warmth on your face. Our pilot, Youssef, joked about “Moroccan time” as we waited for the sun to show up. He let us help hold open the balloon while it filled — my hands smelled like nylon and morning dew.

The takeoff was quieter than I expected. One moment we were on solid ground, then suddenly rooftops and olive trees slipped away beneath us. The Atlas foothills looked soft and wrinkled in the early light; you could see little clusters of sheep moving below, and once or twice I caught a whiff of woodsmoke drifting up from some hidden village. Youssef pointed out where Marrakech would be on a clear day — it’s farther than I thought from Agadir by balloon, but you get a sense of how wide Morocco really is from up there.

I probably took too many photos (everyone does), but there was this hush that settled after a while — just the occasional burst from the burner and someone whispering wow in French behind me. Landing was bumpier than I expected; we all laughed when someone toppled into the basket’s corner. Afterward they drove us out to this little spot for breakfast — fresh bread, honey, eggs cooked right there. The coffee tasted smokier than back home. I still think about that view sometimes when I smell oranges or hear distant dogs barking at sunrise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hot air balloon flight and breakfast

• Pickup from hotel by 4X4 cars
• Arrive at launch site
• Enjoy tea, coffee, and refreshments
• Watch and join balloon inflation
• Board balloon after hot inflation
• Fly over Agadir and Atlas foothills
• Take pictures during 60-minute flight
• Prepare for landing
• Drive to breakfast location
• Enjoy barber breakfast

Top questions

How long does the hot air balloon flight last?

The flight lasts about 60 minutes over Agadir and its surroundings.

Is hotel pickup included for this Agadir hot air balloon tour?

Yes, insured 4x4 vehicles provide hotel pickup before dawn.

What do you eat after landing?

A traditional Moroccan breakfast is served after landing, including bread, honey, eggs, coffee or tea.

Can I help set up the hot air balloon?

Yes, guests can watch or even participate in the cold inflation process before boarding.

Is this tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, pregnant travelers are not recommended to join this tour.

What should I wear on the hot air balloon ride?

Avoid high heels or sandals; wear comfortable clothes suitable for cool mornings.

What’s included

Your morning includes hotel pickup by 4x4 vehicle from Agadir, tea or coffee at the launch site while watching (or helping with) balloon setup, about an hour-long flight over valleys and hills with a local guide piloting your hot air balloon, followed by a traditional Moroccan breakfast before returning to your accommodation.