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Classic Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech
Duration
4 hours total
Group Size
Up to 300 people / day
Reviews
5 (500)
Overview
The Classic Flight is our best-selling package and the easiest way to see Marrakech from the sky for the first time. As the first light of day spreads over the horizon, you'll lift off into calm morning air and take in wide-open views of the Palmerie, scattered Berber villages, and the snow-dusted peaks of the High Atlas.
Highlights
- 45–60 minute sunrise balloon flight
- Shared basket for 16–24 passengers
- Traditional Moroccan breakfast after landing
- Pre-dawn pickup from your Marrakech hotel
- 4x4 transfer to the launch field
- Personalised flight certificate
- Fully licensed, internationally certified pilot
Schedule
1
5:00 AM — Pickup from your Marrakech hotel
Our driver collects you from your riad or hotel in Marrakech for the journey to the launch site.
2
5:30 AM — 4x4 drive through the Palmerie to the launch field
Enjoy a scenic drive through the quiet outskirts of Marrakech toward the launch site.
3
6:00 AM — Safety briefing as the balloon inflates
Watch the balloon come to life against the pre-dawn sky while your pilot delivers a clear safety briefing.
4
6:30 AM — Sunrise lift-off (45–60 minutes)
Rise gently into the calm morning air for a 45–60 minute flight over the Atlas Mountains and palm groves.
5
7:30 AM — Traditional Moroccan breakfast after landing
After landing, enjoy a freshly prepared Moroccan breakfast with mint tea, fresh bread, local honey, olive oil and soft cheese.
6
8:30 AM — 4x4 drive back to Marrakech
Board the 4x4 for the return transfer to your hotel.
7
9:00 AM — Drop-off at your hotel
You are back at your hotel with the rest of the day free to explore Marrakech.
What's Included
- Return hotel transfers
- 4x4 ride to the launch site
- Traditional Moroccan breakfast after landing
- 45–60 minute hot air balloon flight
- Personalised flight certificate
- Full third-party liability insurance
What's Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the ground crew
- Alcoholic beverages
FAQ
How much does a hot air balloon ride in Marrakech cost?
Our Classic Flight starts at 2,000 Dhs per person — roughly €200 or $185 depending on the day's exchange rate. That price covers hotel pickup, a 4x4 transfer to the launch field, your 45–60 minute sunrise balloon flight, a sit-down Moroccan breakfast after landing, a personalised flight certificate, and full third-party liability insurance. It is the most affordable way to see Marrakech from the sky.
Is the Classic balloon flight a shared ride?
Yes — the Classic Flight is a shared basket with 16 to 24 passengers. The basket is large enough that nobody feels cramped, and the shared atmosphere is half the fun. Many of our guests tell us their favourite memory is chatting with fellow travellers from all over the world while watching the sun rise.
What is included in the 2,000 Dhs Classic Flight price?
Everything you need for a full morning in the sky: return hotel transfers, a 4x4 ride through the Palmerie to the launch field, a 45–60 minute sunrise balloon flight, a fresh Moroccan breakfast with mint tea on the ground, a personalised flight certificate, and full third-party liability insurance. The only things not covered are personal travel insurance and optional tips for the crew.