Hot Air Balloon Flight Marrakech: Sunrise over Atlas Mountains

Savor a traditional Berber breakfast after soaring over Marrakech’s stunning landscapes

A hot air balloon flight over Marrakech at sunrise with views toward the Atlas Mountains, followed by a traditional Berber breakfast and a commemorative flight certificate. The experience includes hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, a professional pilot, tea and coffee, and insurance during the flight. The whole morning takes about 6 hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight and breakfast

• Pickup from accommodation in Marrakech
• Travel to hot air balloon launch area
• Meet balloon crew and safety briefing
• Hot air balloon flight over Marrakech countryside
• Enjoy traditional Berber breakfast
• Receive commemorative flight certificate
• Return to Marrakech and drop-off

The experience

How early do you need to wake up? The pickup happens in the dark. A driver collects you from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and drives to the launch area outside the city. By the time you arrive, the professional balloon crew is already at work. You watch the balloon being inflated, receive a safety briefing, and board while the sky is still mostly dark.

Once airborne, the sunrise happens around you. The flight carries you over traditional villages, open countryside, and farmland surrounding Marrakech, with panoramic views toward the Atlas Mountains on clear days. There is no fixed route or narration: the balloon drifts where the wind takes it, and the landscape unfolds below. After landing, you step out onto solid ground again and walk to a peaceful spot for a traditional Berber-style breakfast: tea, coffee, and the food of Moroccan hospitality after the flight.

Before the return drive to Marrakech, you receive a commemorative flight certificate as a souvenir. The whole outing (pickup, flight, breakfast, certificate and drop-off) runs about 6 hours. Infants from age 1 can ride (held on an adult's lap, or in a specialized infant seat if needed), and the experience suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• professional hot air balloon pilot.
• the hot air balloon flight itself.
• tea and coffee.
• insurance during the balloon experience.
• a traditional Berber breakfast after landing.
• a commemorative flight certificate.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:40 and 05:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Infant (1 to 17 years)

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Marrakech Sky Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers the safety briefing and commentary in a way all passengers can follow: no special language skills needed to enjoy the flight and the breakfast that follows.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 17 years).

What time does the hot air balloon flight leave Marrakech?

Pickup happens early in the morning while it is still dark, so you can reach the launch area and board the balloon before sunrise. The exact departure time depends on the sunrise that day.

Can I see the Atlas Mountains from the hot air balloon?

Yes, the balloon flight offers panoramic views toward the Atlas Mountains on clear days. The visibility depends on weather conditions at the time of your flight.

What is included in the Marrakech hot air balloon experience?

The package includes hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech; the hot air balloon flight with a professional pilot; tea and coffee; insurance during the balloon experience; a traditional Berber breakfast after landing; and a commemorative flight certificate.

How long does the entire hot air balloon experience take?

The whole morning, from hotel pickup to drop-off back in Marrakech, takes about 6 hours. This includes travel to and from the launch area, the balloon flight, breakfast, and the certificate presentation.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my balloon flight?

Safety is the priority, and the balloon crew makes the final decision about flying based on wind and weather conditions. If the flight cannot go ahead, you can reschedule for another day.