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Balloon Flights over Marrakech: The 15 Best

23 tours  ·  from $113 a head

Every flight lifts at first light over the flats north of the city, with the Atlas going pink behind it. These 15 differ on basket size, time in the air and the breakfast afterwards; prices and pick-up times are on each.

Marrakech: Balloon Flight, Berber Breakfast & Certificate - Watching the Balloon Crew Prepare
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Marrakech: Balloon Flight, Berber Breakfast & Certificate

1.Balloon Flight, Berber Breakfast & Certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,164 reviews · 4 hours · from $113Our pick

Leave Marrakech before sunrise for a 40 to 50-minute hot air balloon flight over desert valleys and hills. Pilots such as Noor, Reda, Yannis, and Lina guide the flight, followed by a Berber breakfast of cornbread, pancakes, eggs, olives, fruit, and mint tea. Hotel transfers and a certificate are included.

“This was the most beautiful excursion. Our pilot was engaging and made our trip even better. Well worth the money”

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Marrakesh: Early Morning 40-Minute Balloon Flight - Tea, coffee, and a first taste of Morocco
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Marrakesh: Early Morning 40-Minute Balloon Flight

2.Early Morning 40-Minute Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,533 reviews · from $123

Leave downtown Marrakech before dawn for a 40-minute balloon flight over the North Palmeraie. Your morning includes air-conditioned transport, tea, coffee, croissants, a Moroccan breakfast, and a safety briefing. Pilots such as Nicole and Khalid have helped put nervous flyers at ease. Bring a jacket and closed shoes.

“The serenity of the calm, quiet flight when up in the sky…Nicole the captain was superb giving us every opportunity she could to get good photos”

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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast - Coffee, cake, and the chilly wait
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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast

3.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Berber Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,832 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Leave Marrakech before sunrise for a 40-minute hot-air-balloon flight above Berber villages, gorges, and valleys with the Atlas Mountains ahead. You’ll have coffee, tea, cake, and juice before takeoff, then a fresh Berber breakfast afterward. Pilots such as Adam, Rashid, and Saba have drawn praise for clear instructions and good humor.

“The balloon flight was amazing. It lasted about 35mins. The breakfast afterwards was also yummy! Would defo recommend.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Traditional Breakfast - Takeoff, flight time, and the view
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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Traditional Breakfast

4.Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Traditional Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,921 reviews · from $162Top rated

Leave your Marrakech hotel before dawn for a hot-air-balloon flight over palm groves, red earth, and open country. Choose the 6am flight for sunrise or 7am for a flight just after it. Your pilot provides commentary, and round-trip transfers, refreshments, and a Berber breakfast in a Moroccan tent are included.

“The pickup was perfectly coordinated and on time. Our pilot was skilled and made the flight smooth and enjoyable, with stunning views throughout. The staff were warm and friendly, and the post-flight breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend!”

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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Traditional Breakfast - Watching the balloon come alive
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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Traditional Breakfast

5.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Traditional Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,702 reviews · 365 days · from $152

You’ll leave Marrakech before dawn in a 4x4 or minivan, watch the balloon inflate, and fly 45 to 60 minutes above villages and palms as the Atlas Mountains catch the sunrise. Pilots such as Holger and Aziz are praised for clear briefings and smooth landings. Tea, pastries, Berber breakfast, hotel transfers, and a named flight certificate are included.

“We loved this trip. Lovely people. Fun and exciting but felt very professional and safe. Great views and ride and fantastic breakfast.”

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Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience - Tea, pastries, and the balloon setup
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Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience

6.Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,123 reviews · from $164

Rise before dawn for a 40 to 50-minute balloon flight over desert valleys and Atlas foothills, then enjoy Berber breakfast and a short camel ride. Pickup is offered from central Marrakech. Pilots including Lina and Yanis have earned praise for calm flying and lively commentary, though pickup timing can be uneven.

“We traveled from the US. We originally had our tour booked for a Friday but due to weather we had to reschedule. The company was very careful and considerate of our safety and explained the situation. Our driver picked us up on time and Read more”

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Marrakech: Balloon Flight, Berber Breakfast, and Camel Ride - The early morning plan, from hotel to launch site
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Marrakech: Balloon Flight, Berber Breakfast, and Camel Ride

7.Balloon Flight, Berber Breakfast, and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,378 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, pastries, tea, and coffee, then take a 40 to 50-minute balloon flight over Berber villages and the Atlas Mountains. After breakfast in a Berber tent, ride a camel in the Palmeraie. Pilots such as Yanis, Noor, Lina, and Elena are often praised for safe landings, humor, and taking photos.

“Our driver Josef and tour guide Majid were exceptionally great! We have a pick up issue and they waited for us..who would do that!!! Plus the tour had so many extras…stops such as a local cafe, tips on the country, places to eat and they even dropped you elsewhere if you wanted. An extra 2 hours of their time to make our visit beyond great! Highly recommend”

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Morning Flight Over Marrakech with Hot Air Balloon Flight - Sunrise timing deserves a clear question
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Morning Flight Over Marrakech with Hot Air Balloon Flight

8.Morning Flight Over Marrakech with Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,159 reviews · from $255

You leave Marrakech before dawn in an air-conditioned 4x4 and drive about 35 minutes to the Jbilet Old Mountains near La Palmeraie. After tea and the balloon setup, you fly for about 40 to 60 minutes above villages, farms, valleys, and the Atlas Mountains. A Berber breakfast in a caidal tent, flight certificate, and hotel return are included.

“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.”

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Marrakech: Shared Balloon Flight with Tea - The landing and return to the flight center
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Marrakech: Shared Balloon Flight with Tea

9.Shared Balloon Flight with Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 879 reviews · from $252

Start with an early hotel pickup and a 45-minute drive to the launch site. After a safety briefing, fly for about 45 to 60 minutes above the Palm Grove, villages, and countryside. Pilots such as Anne, Pierre, Jonathan, and Hamada are praised for calm, clear guidance. Tea and bread with a Berber family follow.

“The whole experience was great! We didn't appreciate the amount of work involved until we saw how many staff each balloon had. Would definitely recommend! It was quite cold though, so make sure you check the weather and bring warm clothes!”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Berber Breakfast - The balloon flight over the Atlas foothills
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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Berber Breakfast

10.Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Berber Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 875 reviews · from $137

Leave Marrakech before dawn for a roughly 45-minute balloon flight over the Atlas foothills. After landing, enjoy mint tea, fresh bread, pancakes, eggs, olives, and honey in a Berber tent. Hotel pickup, a flight certificate, and return transport are included. A palm grove camel ride costs extra.

“Great experience, just something you need to do in Marrakech. The driver was great, everything perfect!”

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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Transfer - Tea, biscuits, and a Berber breakfast
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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Transfer

11.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 834 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

You’ll leave Marrakech before the day heats up, ride in a hot air balloon over desert plains and the Atlas Mountains, then enjoy Moroccan breakfast and tea. Pickup covers addresses within 10 kilometers of central Marrakech. Pilots may include Omar, Yahya, Bachir, or Mohammed, with English and French support.

“The staff were all very friendly and helpful Very well organised The pilot talked us through everything and was happy to answer any questions. Felt very safe Breakfast tasty Would highly recommend for a memorable experience”

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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast - The early pickup and drive from central Marrakech
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Marrakech: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

12.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 807 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Start with a central Marrakech pickup, watch the balloon inflate, then float above the plains with views toward the Atlas Mountains. Pilots such as Adam and Rachid are praised for calm briefings and smooth landings. A Berber breakfast, insurance, and return transfer are included, but pickup times can shift with the weather.

“From my whole Moroccan trip, this was the favourite of my tours. Unfortunately, our first booked attempt had to be cancelled while we were stood in front of the balloon (after a morning full of delays awaiting this decision) due to the weather. But on reflection we recognise this was for our safety. We were offered a full refund or to book on for another day, which we did for the next day. The second attempt ran smoothly, no delays, we were taken by our driver straight to the balloon and were away quickly. Rachid our balloon pilot, what can I say … we fell in love with him!!! His…”

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Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech - Floating above the Atlas foothills
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Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech

13.Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · from $156

Leave Marrakech before dawn by 4x4, sip tea and coffee with pastries, then float above desert valleys and the Atlas foothills for 40 to 50 minutes. Pilots such as Lina, Noor, and Sanchez add friendly guidance, while a Berber breakfast and flight certificate finish the morning. Pickup, breakfast, and weather-based rescheduling are included.

“This experience was wonderful! It was very well organized and all the drivers and pilot were funny and made it such a nice time! The breakfast was good as well. Would do it again!”

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Air ballooning: Marrakech Desert and Atlas Views - Getting out of Marrakech before dawn
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Air ballooning: Marrakech Desert and Atlas Views

14.Air ballooning: Marrakech Desert and Atlas Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · from $143

Leave Marrakech before dawn for a hot-air-balloon flight over the desert outside the city. Expect round-trip transport, drinks at the launch site, Atlas Mountain and Marrakech views, a Berber breakfast in a southern Moroccan kasbah, and a flight certificate. The balloon carries up to 20 people, and weather controls the final schedule.

“I highly recommend this trip. The pickup was on time (confirmed the evening before). Organisation throughout the morning was perfect, with all the staff professional and so polite. They made it so much fun, so you wouldn't be disappointed if you chose this trip.”

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Hot Air Balloon Adventure in Marrakech with Transfer - Sunrise above the Atlas Mountains and palm groves
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Hot Air Balloon Adventure in Marrakech with Transfer

15.Hot Air Balloon Adventure in Marrakech with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · from $254

Rise before dawn for a roughly five-hour balloon adventure over Marrakech. You’ll see the Atlas Mountains, palm groves, and Berber villages from the air, then receive breakfast, refreshments, and a flight certificate. The flight is led by an experienced pilot, with Yunis praised for calm handling in changing wind.

“Our balloon ride was brilliant. We opted for a smaller group and there was 8 people in total. It was great for space to move around and be able to see everything. Our pilot, Yunis, was fantastic. We didn't go too high as the winds were stronRead more”

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