Marrakech Ballooning Experience - Balloon Flight with the breakfast in the tent
Overview
Embark on an exceptional hot air balloon adventure, tailored for those seeking exclusivity and intimacy. Escape the bustling crowds and savor a small group balloon ride like no other. As you ascend in the basket, the mesmerizing sunrise illuminates Marrakech's red semi-desert, painting a breathtaking backdrop adorned with trees and awe-inspiring vistas. Revel in the experience as your professional pilot shares the knowledge about the area. Reach out and touch the very fabric of the Moroccan sky, capturing extraordinary photographs that will forever encapsulate this momentous occasion. Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or any important event in style. After a magical flight lasting forty minutes to an hour, delight in a traditional Berber breakfast served graciously in a Moroccan house or a charming traditional tent, thoughtfully provided by the hospitable locals. Our hot air balloon package includes seamless transfers to and from your hotel, ensuring a truly unforgettable journey.
Inclusions
- English and Spanish guides
- Coffee and/or Tea - Before and After the flights
- Breakfast - Traditional breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Marrakech-Safi, Marrakech-Safi
The tour start from your accommodation. For the sharing flight, will have different pick up time depending on your accommodation(you will be informed by email or WhatsApp the day before the pick up).
Note: If your accommodation is in the madina, we will inform you to meet in a famous area nearby(restaurant, pharmacy...), as the car can't reach some of Marrakech streets.
Stop At: Bourrous, Morocco
The unique area where the hot air balloon flight take place. You will have your flight for 40min up to one hour. Have the breakfast after the flight and drive back to your accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Morocco Active Adventures, Ksar Merzouga Taous, Merzouga 52202, Morocco
If is needed we can pass by the office
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Marrakech-Safi, Marrakech-Safi
The tour start from your accommodation. For the sharing flight, will have different pick up time depending on your accommodation(you will be informed by email or WhatsApp the day before the pick up).
Note: If your accommodation is in the madina, we will inform you to meet in a famous area nearby(restaurant, pharmacy...), as the car can't reach some of Marrakech streets.
Stop At: Bourrous, Morocco
The unique area where the hot air balloon flight take place. You will have your flight for 40min up to one hour. Have the breakfast after the flight and drive back to your accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Morocco Active Adventures, Ksar Merzouga Taous, Merzouga 52202, Morocco
If is needed we can pass by the office
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
SallyN764
August 2023
Our local driver recommended his friend, Youssef of Ballooning Experience, to us when we asked him about a hot air balloon adventure. I am glad that we asked him for recommendation because it was an amazing experience with great service! Youssef was punctual in picking us up at our Riad at 5:1...
Our local driver recommended his friend, Youssef of Ballooning Experience, to us when we asked him about a hot air balloon adventure. I am glad that we asked him for recommendation because it was an amazing experience with great service! Youssef was punctual in picking us up at our Riad at 5:10am. (He actually came early.) He welcomed us to his 4x4 car each with a bottle of water. Like most of the Moroccans in the tourism industry, Youssef can speak in multiple languages. We were in the car with another couple who speak Spanish. Youssef switched between English and Spanish to talk with all of us. He briefly introduced to us how he has to estimate the landing location thus the boarding location during the ride. The car ride from our Riad near the souk in Marrakech to the ballooning site was long (around 40min) but comfortable. Upon arrival at the site at around 6am, there were already some other tourists (around 15-20 people in total). We were offered pound cakes, coffee and Moroccan tea in a well decorated tent on the rooftop of a one storey building. (The building is their storage area I think, and washrooms.) The sky was quite clear and we got to enjoy our first breakfast of the day under the Milky Way. It was magical. Our local driver recommended his friend, Youssef of Ballooning Experience, to us when we asked him about a hot air balloon adventure. I am glad that we asked him for recommendation because it was an amazing experience with great service! Youssef was punctual in picking us up at our Riad at 5:10am. (He actually came early.) He welcomed us to his 4x4 car each with a bottle of water. Like most of the Moroccans in the tourism industry, Youssef can speak in multiple languages. We were in the car with another couple who speak Spanish. Youssef switched between English and Spanish to talk with all of us. He briefly introduced to us how he has to estimate the landing location thus the boarding location during the ride. The car ride from our Riad near the souk in Marrakech to the ballooning site was long (around 40min) but comfortable. Upon arrival at the site at around 6am, there were already some other tourists (around 15-20 people in total). We were offered pound cakes, coffee and Moroccan tea in a well decorated tent on the rooftop of a one storey building. (The building is their storage area I think, and washrooms.) The sky was quite clear and we got to enjoy our first breakfast of the day under the Milky Way. It was magical. At around 6:30am, based on the wind direction and speed, Youssef drove us and the other couple to an area a few minutes away from the building. We carried the balloon and basket at the back of the 4x4! He got out of the car at some point to feel the wind, and drove further. At the final site, he further tested the wind and stability with a party balloon. Youssef and other staffs started unfolding the balloon and filling up the balloon with a fan, then with fire. It was our first time riding a hot air balloon so we did not know that the fire would be so loud and close to us. It was scary at first but better when we were up in the air. The staff helped us enter the basket, and they were clearly mindful of who should be placed at which position inside the basket, and asked us to enter the basket in a particular sequence. The bigger guys entered first to be closer to the fire, while we as the youngest and smallest couple, climbed in vertically after everyone went inside. Including Youssef as our pilot, there were eight people in the basket. It was a nervous moment when we tried to elevate because the balloon somehow didn't fill up the first time, and the crew had to refill it again with us curling in the basket. We managed to be up in the air in time and saw the magical perfect sunrise in mid-air. The view of the almost empty land below us was not spectacular but it was soothing to watch. Unlike ballooning in Turkey, there were not a lot of hot air balloons in the air, and they were quite far away from each other. It was more relaxing than breathtaking up in the air, but still is a once in a lifetime experience! The flight was very stable we didn't notice the movement even we were flying at around 20km/hour and elevated to around 700m above ground. Youssef gently rotated the balloon during the flight so each of us in the basket can enjoy the view at different angles. While controlling the balloon, he still managed to chat with us in multiple languages and take photos for us. After around 50 min of flying, we landed safely. The crew helped us out of the basket, and Youssef further explained to us about our flight. We rode the 4x4 back to the building, and enjoyed the second breakfast in the tent. It was a big Moroccan breakfast with bread and fruits. We chilled and chatted until around 9:15am. It was an amazing morning. The great service offered by the company didn't stop there. Youssef was supposed to drop us off at our Riad but we asked him if he could drop us off at Bacha Coffee instead. He did not know the way but immediately looked it up for us and drove us there. However, the guard there told us the coffee shop was close! Youssef voluntarily further called the coffee shop to ensure that it really wasn't open, and brought us back to our Riad. On the way, he suggested other activities that we could do. We appreciated his efforts a lot! Overall, we highly recommend Ballooning Experience. Youssef is a great host!929fedorb
July 2023
The ballooning trip was an excellent experience. The people are very friendly and the breakfast was also very good
The ballooning trip was an excellent experience. The people are very friendly and the breakfast was also very goodgabrielrD8262NM
May 2023
The company delivers what it promises: unpaired experience to its clients. Since the beginning, my wife and me were very well served. The attention to safety and well-being is top notch, and I doubt that any other company in the business is so client-centric. Just to tell one example: my wife is ...
The company delivers what it promises: unpaired experience to its clients. Since the beginning, my wife and me were very well served. The attention to safety and well-being is top notch, and I doubt that any other company in the business is so client-centric. Just to tell one example: my wife is intolerant to dairy and gluten, and they provided many options for her breakfast - even hotels haven’t worried and helped that much. It is a must do experience in Morocco, and we highly recommend it!mabufarha24
January 2023
This is an experience for life, the scenery is really beautiful and everything is done very professinally. You get picked up from your hotel and dropped back at the hotel when you are done. We had Yousef as a tour guide and he was great, he made sure that we got all the information that is needed.
This is an experience for life, the scenery is really beautiful and everything is done very professinally. You get picked up from your hotel and dropped back at the hotel when you are done. We had Yousef as a tour guide and he was great, he made sure that we got all the information that is needed.Jean S
January 2023
Vraiment une super expérience en toute sécurité entourée d une équipe de professionnels Avec une prise en charge complète depuis le riad par Youcef une personne agréable et passionnée de montgolfière et le plus a l écoute de ses clients Merci encore pour cette magnifique expérience
Vraiment une super expérience en toute sécurité entourée d une équipe de professionnels Avec une prise en charge complète depuis le riad par Youcef une personne agréable et passionnée de montgolfière et le plus a l écoute de ses clients Merci encore pour cette magnifique expérienceMaria_M
February 2023
The early morning hot air balloon experience was truly exceptional and exceeded all expectations. From the moment we were picked up, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness. The hot air balloon ride was a breathtaking adventure that left us in awe of the stunning p...
The early morning hot air balloon experience was truly exceptional and exceeded all expectations. From the moment we were picked up, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness. The hot air balloon ride was a breathtaking adventure that left us in awe of the stunning panoramic views. The crew was both professional and friendly, adding to the unforgettable experience. Booking was a breeze through the company's WhatsApp at +212668370987. We cannot thank them enough for providing us with such an amazing and unforgettable experience.