5 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in Marrakech, Morocco
Looking for the best hot air balloon rides in Marrakech? Read on for 5 incredible options!

Marrakech is full of interesting and exciting things to do, but one of the best has to be going on a hot air balloon ride over the Moroccan desert scenery! This bucket list item is made even better by the experience of doing it in the exotic location of the desert outside Marrakech.
If you’re considering this awe-inspiring activity as part of your Marrakech itinerary, one of the five sunrise hot air balloon rides in this article are sure to fulfill your wishes and expectations of sailing over Africa.
5 Incredible Hot Air Balloon Ride Tours from Marrakech
All of these options will take you on the incredible experience of soaring over the incredible Moroccan landscape, but they do offer different levels of upgrades. The following are ordered by increasing luxury and extras.
1. Small Group Hot Air Balloon Ride + Breakfast
⭐Rating: 4.92 of 5 stars (828 reviews) | Read all reviews here
This Small Group Hot Air Balloon Flight is the most basic hot air balloon tour from Marrakech on this list, but the experience is top notch!
You’ll be treated exceptionally well by the guides, drivers, and pilots on this trip, watching the hot air balloon fill with air, boarding the balloon, and sailing smoothly over the desert landscape, watching the sun rise over the horizon.
After your flight, enjoy a large and delicious Berber breakfast spread at the base camp.
This is the best hot air balloon tour from Marrakech if you want the incredible experience of rising above the ground in a balloon but want to stay on a budget.
Some key points:
- Get picked up and dropped off at your riad in Marrakech by a dedicated driver
- Arrive at the base camp tent and enjoy hot drinks while watching the balloon be filled
- One hour ride in the balloon with an experienced, professional pilot
- Option to purchase drone video footage the morning of
- A delicious traditional breakfast spread awaits you at the end of your flight
A dream came true , simply amazing ! Rising with the sun , gliding slowly with the wind, it’s difficult to find the right words. One down on our life bucket list. Mustafa took very good care of us, from the very beginning to the end. The perfect way to start the day in amazing Marokko.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Malene, tour review
2. Small Group Hot Air Balloon Ride + Breakfast & Spa
⭐Rating: 5 of 5 stars | Read all reviews here
This Hot Air Balloon + Breakfast & Spa package gives you two incredible Moroccan experiences in one. This tour allows you to enjoy the pre-dawn atmosphere from a cozy base camp, where you’ll sip hot drinks and watch the balloons inflate.
Then board your hot air balloon with your friendly pilot and guides and sail up and away into the skies. Afterwards, enjoy a massage and spa experience before being driven back to Marrakech.
Some key points:
- Get picked up and dropped off at your riad in Marrakech by a dedicated driver
- Arrive at the base camp tent and enjoy hot drinks while watching the balloon be filled
- One hour ride with a small group in the balloon with an experienced, professional pilot
- A delicious traditional breakfast spread awaits you at the end of your flight
- Spa and massage included at the end
Safety: 5/5, Balloon Ride: 5/5, Pilot: 5/5, Breakfast: 5/5, Organization: 5/5, Hamman and Massage: 5/5… It’s definitely worth the price! There are less people who choose this tour because it’s more expensive, but its worth it because we had only 5 people in our hot air balloon, which could fit 16. Perfect for couple and group photos!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ tour review (translated from French)
3. Semi-Private Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne + Breakfast
⭐Rating: 4.93 of 5 stars | Read all reviews here
This VIP, semi-private hot air balloon ride gives you the magnificent experience of gliding high in the clouds, above the desert and seeing the Atlas Mountains in the distance, while also getting a more upscale experience.
On this trip, you’ll arrive at the lovely base camp tent and watch the balloon get inflated while enjoying hot drinks. Then board the flight and sip champagne as you sail away into the new morning light.
What makes this a VIP tour is that although there will be other people in the basket, you’ll enjoy your own personal compartment of the basket.
Some key points:
- Get picked up and dropped off at your riad in Marrakech by a dedicated driver
- Arrive at the base camp tent and enjoy hot drinks while watching the balloon be filled
- Incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable guides
- One hour ride with a small group in the balloon with an expert pilot
- Guides will take pictures for and of you ascending in the balloon
- Enjoy your own personal compartment in the basket and champagne in the air
- A sumptuous Berber breakfast spread awaits you on the ground at the end of your flight
I had the most magical and amazing experience. Definitely the highlight of my trip.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ —tour reviewer
4. Private Hot Air Balloon Ride + Juice in Air + Breakfast on Ground
⭐Rating: 4.85 of 5 stars | Read all reviews here
This Private Hot Air Balloon Ride + Juice + Breakfast gives you the incredible experience of gliding high in the clouds, above the desert and seeing the Atlas Mountains in the distance, while being the only group in your basket.
On this trip, you’ll arrive at the lovely base camp tent and watch the balloon get inflated while enjoying hot drinks. Then board the flight and sip fresh Moroccan juices as you watch the sun rise over the horizon.
This adventure is completely private and customized to meet your needs, so you won’t be sharing the basket with anyone except your pilot and guide.
Some key points:
- Get picked up and dropped off at your riad in Marrakech in a luxury car by a personal driver
- Arrive at a beautiful base camp tent and enjoy hot drinks while watching the balloon get filled
- Incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable guides, pilots, and hosts, attentive to your needs
- One hour private ride, with just your group, in the balloon with an expert pilot
- Your driver will take pictures and videos from the ground of you ascending in the balloon
- Fresh juices available to drink in the air as you enjoy the scenery
- A sumptuous Berber breakfast spread awaits you on the ground at the end of your flight
We had the most incredible experience …something we will never forget. We took the sunrise air balloon and were surprised by the stunning views, the delicious fruits and breakfast, and the friendliness of the staff. Phenomenal experience, 10/10 would recommend.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -Alison, –tour review (from tripadvisor)
5. VIP Private Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast in the Air
⭐Rating: 4.8 of 5 stars | Read all reviews here
This ultimate VIP Private Hot Air Balloon Ride + Breakfast in the Air tour gives you the incredibly luxurious experience of drifting high above the ground and admiring the sunrise and desert landscape from the air, while also enjoying breakfast in the basket.
On this trip, you’ll arrive at the lovely base camp tent and watch the balllon get inflated while enjoying hot drinks. Then board the flight and as you watch the sun rise over the horizon.
This adventure is completely private and customized to meet your needs, so you won’t be sharing the basket with anyone except your pilot and guide.
This is one of the best hot air balloon tours from Marrakech if you to celebrate a special occasion (a proposal, a honeymoon, or an anniversary), or if you just want to have a special, luxurious experience in the air.
Some key points:
- Get picked up and dropped off at your riad in Marrakech in a luxury car by a personal driver
- Arrive at a beautiful base camp tent and enjoy a welcome with hot drinks while waiting for the balloon to be prepared
- Incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable guides, pilots, and hosts, who are all attentive to your needs
- One hour private ride, with just your group, in the balloon with an expert pilot
- A sumptuous, sit down breakfast spread, including fresh juices and mint tea, is prepared for you to dine on in the air as you enjoy the scenery
- Pilot and driver are pro-active about taking pictures for you and of you, and getting you the best views
- Option to hire a dedicated photographer/videographer to fly with you the day of for pictures and drone shots
This is a life changing experience. Being served a private breakfast floating amongst the Moroccan desert mountains and watching the sunrise. It’s indescribable and made better by an extraordinary seamlessly organized team that chased us and were there to make the landing as soft as stepping out of a jeep.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -Andrea, –tour review (via Tripadvisor)
A Couple Things to Note:
➡️To be able to catch the sunrise, you’ll be picked up from your riad in Marrakech early! Be prepared and get to bed early the night before.
➡️You’ll likely want a light jacket (or more during the winter) on your hot air balloon ride, as early morning in the desert can be chilly!
Best Hot Air Balloon Rides from Marrakech – The Wrap Up
Any of these hot air balloon ride tours will give you an incredible experience during your vacation in Morocco! Have a great time in Marrakech!
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