MARRAKECH BY AIR
Why Book With Us?
Marrakech By Air offers you the most authentic hot air balloon experience facing the Atlas Mountains, with breathtaking views of Berber villages, vast valleys, and riverbeds. The vibrant colors of the diverse landscape will leave you speechless. A must-see experience!
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Discover Our Program
Step into a world of wonders and adventure. Our program has been carefully designed to offer you an unforgettable experience filled with discoveries, emotions, and authentic moments. Let yourself be guided through a one-of-a-kind journey — discover what we have prepared just for you.
4x4 Transfers
Early morning pick-up (+ 6 hours) to our base near the palm grove in private 4×4 vehicles.
Continental Breakfast
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh juice & croissants served during balloon inflation.
Flight
Over 1 hour of hot air balloon flight facing the High Atlas.
Flight certificates are awarded upon landing along with refreshing drinks.
Berber Breakfast
Transfer to our tent for a Berber breakfast.
Camel Ride
Camel Ride in the Marrakech Palm Grove
All our balloons are new and inspected by Civil Aviation Authorities every six months.
CeCN-CAK
8 passengers + pilot.
Kubicek BB60Z 6000m³
CN-CAZ
16 passengers + pilot.
Kubicek BB85Z 8500m³
CN-CBE
20 passengers + pilot.
Kubicek BB100Z 10000m³
FAQ's
Helpful answers to make your trip smoother.
The advantage of hot air balloon flight compared to other aerial transport methods is the ability to fly as low as one meter above the ground, or as high as over 1,000 meters to get a full view of the landscape! Ultimately, flights depend as much on the current weather conditions as on the passengers’ desires and their courage!
Generally early in the morning when we have very good weather conditions.
The flight lasts about one hour on average. The entire experience can take around 5 hours, including balloon inflation maneuvers, the actual flight, a traditional Berber breakfast upon landing — very important — and the 4x4 return with the ground crew. The return time varies depending on the distance covered during the flight. And of course, don’t forget our camel excursion!
It’s roughly the same as on the ground! Since the balloon flies with the wind, there is no draft inside the basket.
The fantastic landscape of the desert and the giant snow-covered Atlas Mountains. Keep in mind that each flight is unique because a hot air balloon cannot be steered... the wind chooses to show you the beauty of nature!
No, since the balloon is not tethered to the ground (like a bridge or ladder, for example), the feeling of dizziness doesn’t occur! During the flight, the basket is very stable and there is no swinging. You feel very comfortable from takeoff.
If it’s a love problem, nothing beats a hot air balloon flight to feel as happy as a bird in flight... If it’s a heart condition and you want to fly over the mountains, it’s best to consult your doctor first.
Because wind speed — which is not always the same on the ground as in the air — doesn’t always allow it. Our pilots must take into account wind conditions at higher altitudes.
Since a hot air balloon moves with the wind, the pilot only controls the altitude by adjusting the heat inside the envelope using burners. He needs stable air, mild outside temperatures, and light winds. The only time when all these conditions are usually met is about half an hour after sunrise — fortunately, it’s also one of the most beautiful moments of the day!
The pilot chooses the takeoff site based on wind direction (to avoid restricted areas and to make the flight as interesting as possible). In general, the takeoff location is north of the palm grove, between the Tensift River and the Jbilet Mountains, offering stunning views of the desert and the High Atlas Mountains.
No, all passengers remain standing throughout the entire flight, and must crouch during landing.
We have baskets that can carry between 4 and 16 passengers.
All our pilots are highly qualified and certified by both the Moroccan and European Civil Aviation Authorities. They have thousands of flight hours and extensive experience flying in multiple countries.
