Ballooning ExperienceMore Than a Balloon Ride. A Memory for Life.
Experience the magic of sunrise over Marrakech with the people who actually fly you. From your first welcome to your final smile, every moment is designed to make you feel safe, cared for and truly special.
A sunrise hot air balloon ride is one of the most memorable things to do in Marrakech, Morocco. You lift off at dawn over the countryside outside the city, with the High Atlas on the horizon on clear mornings, then land for a Moroccan breakfast. Ballooning Experience is a balloon operator: our own pilots fly every flight.
Included: hotel transfers, tea and biscuits on arrival, your pilot's briefing, the flight, a private breakfast table and your certificate.
When you book with Ballooning Experience, you fly with our own pilots and crew, not a reseller. Your pilot welcomes you on the field, briefs you in person and stays with you from take-off to breakfast.
2,000+ hours in the air10+ years flying in Marrakech, with our own pilots and crew
4 to 5 hourshotel to hotel
Your sunrise journey
Your morning with us, step by step
No rush and no surprises. Here is your morning from the moment we knock on your riad door.
1h30 to 2 hours before sunrise
Hotel pickup
Our driver collects you from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and drives you to our base in the countryside.
At our base
Tea, coffee and your pilot's briefing
Hot tea, coffee and local biscuits, then, before the balloons are prepared, your pilot explains everything in person: getting in, holding on, what you'll feel and how we land. There is time for every question, so even nervous flyers feel calm.
Just before sunrise
Inflation and take-off
Watch the balloon come to life in the dark, then a lift-off you barely feel.
45 to 60 minutes
Sunrise in the sky
Villages, olive groves and, on clear mornings, the Atlas Mountains in the first light.
After landing
Breakfast and return
A traditional Moroccan breakfast at your own private table, your flight certificate, then we drive you back to your hotel by late morning.
Prepared by local families and served at your own private table at our base, on Berber rugs and leather poufs with the balloons around you. Never a buffet, never crowded.
Some people wonder if ballooning is safe. Before you even think about it, we already have: safety is the first thing on our minds every morning. The pilot checks the wind and visibility at the field before anyone gets in the basket. If it isn't right, we don't fly. We'd rather give you a new date than a bad morning.
Weather checked on the field by your pilot
Aircraft and equipment checked before every flight
A full briefing in person, before and during the flight
Our guests write about the same things again and again: pilots who explain everything and make them feel safe, smooth take-offs and landings, the calm of the sunrise in the basket, and a breakfast they remember long after the flight. On Google, guests mention the breakfast in 65 reviews, the pilot in 16 reviews, the team in 12 reviews, and safety in 12 reviews. Here are a few of their words; read every review where they wrote it.
If you're looking at booking a hot air balloon experience in Marrakech, stop scrolling and JUST BOOK!! Youssef and his team are incredible. This is hands down one of the best things I have EVER done.
What an amazing experience! Easily one of the highlights of my trip to Morocco. Felt very safe with Youssef as our pilot… The views, sunrise and seeing numerous balloons flying was just magic.
It was my first time to go in hot air balloon… I was a little nervous before the ride, but after a welcoming cup of tea and coffee, Yussuf gave us a thorough safety briefing which immediately helped us relax and enjoy the experience.
Youssef is a great great professional, so kind, so available… He made us comfortable, and lead us to enjoy the balloons in the best way possible. After we had a great breakfast, one of the best of our entire trip.
The first burn of the morningSnow on the AtlasVillages below the basketGolden hour over MarrakechOur crew at workBreakfast after landing
Our crew at dawnA gentle landingBreakfast at our base
Book direct, fly local
Your booking stays with local families
When you book directly with Ballooning Experience, you talk to the team that actually flies you, and your money stays in Marrakech: with our crews and drivers, the local families who prepare your breakfast and the local cooperatives we buy from.
Support local families
Our own pilots and crew
Products from local cooperatives
Clear prices, no extras on the morning
Talk directly to your pilot's team
New date or full refund if the weather stops us
See you soon in the sky!The Ballooning Experience team, Marrakech
What is the best hot air balloon ride in Marrakech?
The best ride for you is the one with a safe, licensed operator, 45 to 60 minutes in the air, hotel transfers and breakfast included, and a fair weather policy. Choose the classic shared flight (€165) for value, a private balloon (€330) or the VIP flight with breakfast on board (€620) for a special occasion. How to choose.
Is a hot air balloon ride in Marrakech worth it?
For most visitors, yes: it is calm, beautiful and shows a side of Morocco you cannot see from the ground. The downsides are the early start and the price. Our honest answer.
Is hot air ballooning in Marrakech safe?
With a careful operator, yes. Safety is our first priority, before anything else. Our pilot checks the wind and visibility every morning, only flies in calm conditions, and gives every guest a full briefing in person before take-off and keeps explaining during the flight. Every flight is insured. How we keep flights safe.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my balloon flight?
If the pilot decides it is not safe to fly, the flight does not go. You choose: a new date or a full refund. Our weather policy.
What is included in a Marrakech hot air balloon tour?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, tea, coffee and local biscuits on arrival, a full in-person briefing from your pilot, a guaranteed sunrise flight (never a second or third tour later in the morning), 45 to 60 minutes in the air, a Moroccan breakfast and a flight certificate. What the price covers.
How many passengers are in a shared hot air balloon basket?
It depends on the balloon and the morning: shared baskets are large and can be full on busy days. If you prefer a basket only for your group, choose a private flight, from €330 per person (from 2 guests). Read more.
Can children go on a hot air balloon ride in Marrakech?
Yes, children from 5 years old are welcome with an adult. Children aged 5 to 11 pay €130 on the classic shared flight. Tell us their ages and heights when you book and we will confirm. Families with young children often prefer a private balloon. Family flights.
Where can you do a hot air balloon ride in Morocco?
Marrakech is the best-known place for hot air balloon rides in Morocco. Balloons fly at sunrise over the countryside outside the city, with the High Atlas Mountains on the horizon on clear mornings. Our sunrise flights.
Do hot air balloons fly over the city of Marrakech or the medina?
No. Balloons fly over the open countryside outside Marrakech: Berber villages, farms, olive groves and dry riverbeds, with the Atlas Mountains in the distance. The city stays on the horizon.
Book your flight
Your unforgettable sunrise starts here
Choose your date and we'll confirm availability, usually the same day.
Romantic flight for couplesA private sunrise for two, with flowers and breakfast together.
BirthdayCake, decoration and music after landing.
Family flightChildren aged 5 to 11 from €130, family photos and certificates for kids.
Is hot air ballooning in Marrakech safe?The morning weather check, the briefing and the landing.