Breathtaking Marrakech Hot Air Balloon: Sunrise & Breakfast

This was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Yesin collected us and was very friendly. The ballon ride was smooth and just incredible. The traditional breakfast was plentiful and catered for everyone. Five stars!!!

Great experience for a first time balloon trip. Good communication, friendly staff and good traditional breakfast.

We were contacted the day before to confirm location time and location. Collection went smoothly. We were greeted near the flight site with breakfast which was a traditional breakfast. We opted for the 7am Collection so when we arrived there was a lot of balloons in the sky which was a fabulous sight. Our flight lasted about an hr. Lovely pilot and crew. Would definitely recommend. Maybe the earlier flight with sun rise might have been better views, however it was still an amazing experience.

Great experience. Would highly recommend. I’m scared of heights but this was smooth and not scary at all! Food was good although no alternatives for gluten free options (eggs and fruit only)

This is an absolute must do experience in Marrakesh! The communication before our pick up was excellent, the car was nice, coffee and tea were prepared for our arrival and everything went exactly on time. Our pilot made a wonderful experience and made us feel very safe. He clearly had a lot of experience. Beyond the details the actual balloon ride was stunning and magical. Someone got engaged on our flight which made it more special. Highly recommend and well worth the money, you will absolutely love it!!

The pilots were German and trained in Europe and had a huge amount of experience. The whole operation from collection to dropping off at the hotel was very slick. The sunrise was definitely worth getting up for. Timings were confirmed the day before. Proper toilets at the hot air balloon departure point. Absolutely wonderful!

Absolutely wonderful experience 10 Plus from me. From pick up drop off it was a picture perfect experience The transport driver the welcoming reception and wait Finally in the balloon the pilot was fantastic and this being our first balloon ride we were made to feel extremely comfortable by the pilot Flawless take off and landing with breathtaking views of the sunrise We did the 630 one but I think the 730 would be equally good. The breakfast was delicious with generous helpings. The whole team works so hard to make one’s day so perfect I did and would recommend leaving a generous tip.

Most memorable experience of our visit. Perfect fro beginning to end- from collection before day break, to the excitement of seeing the balloon inflated in the dark, the ride itself and breakfast after….. couldn’t have ask for better!

Although the balloon ride itself was good, my husband and I were disappointed. We got there very early and we're one of the first ones to get in our balloons. Unfortunately a group of five got there late and didn't want to be split, so they removed my husband and I from our balloon and moved us to another balloon where we were split to different parts of the basket. I was placed with a mother daughter duo that didn't want to share the edge of the basket so I had to stand beside them for most of the flight. Very disappointing.

We had no idea what to expect with this tour and ended up entirely enchanted. The drive out to the grounds was mysterious, but we eventually saw the warm glow of little fires and lights in the distance. Arriving on site was when the real magic began. We were treated to a snack paired with hot tea and coffee in a beautiful and comfortable tent. Then, the balloons arrived and were prepared for flight. It was like watching dragons breathe fire into the night. We were amazed! Our amazement continued when we witnessed the gorgeous sunrise from the sky. We could clearly see the Atlas Mountains and surrounding area before the inversion set in, which felt like a real treat. Our flight was smooth, slow, and controlled—lift-off and landing included. Captain Holger was knowledgeable and funny. He very clearly loves his job and his family. His first-mate was his son, Pete. Captain Holger encouraged questions and answered them enthusiastically. It seemed he cultivated a love for ballooning with most of the people in our group! I felt safe and trusted that Captain Holger and Pete had total control the entire flight. Logistics: - A delicious breakfast is provided on site after the flight. - The grounds are well kept and there are clean restrooms on site. - Climbing into the basket is best done with pants. The balloon ride itself is plenty warm from the fire, but you may be more comfortable by having a light jacket handy during coffee and tea. - If you are with a group or going as a couple: consider linking arms to indicate to the crew that you would like to be sectioned together. Although Captain Holger and his son spoke English, some of the crew did not. I could see how people might accidentally be separated into different compartments within the basket – but this is entirely preventable through body language. Enjoy Marrakech from a bird’s eye view!