10 Sunrise Balloon Flights in Morocco Worth the Early Alarm

1.Atlas Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · from $156Our pick

Leave Marrakech before dawn by 4x4, enjoy tea and pastries while the crew prepares your balloon, then float over desert valleys and Atlas foothills for 40 to 50 minutes. Pilots such as Lina, Noor, and Sanchez have been praised for their calm, friendly style. Breakfast and hotel transfers are included.

“Fabulous. A lovely experience. The balloon flight was beautiful, the only thing to be mindful of is you do have to squat right down for take off and landing and it’s quite uncomfortable. Other than that magnificent. The breakfast afterwards was sublime.”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Marrakesh: Sunrise, Desert, Atlas …

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · from $196

Start before sunrise with hotel or riad pickup, coffee, balloon inflation, and a pilot safety briefing. Then float over Marrakech and the High Atlas before a Berber breakfast at a nomad kasbah. Said is praised for clear communication, while photography and drone footage cost extra.

“From pick up to drop off it was amazing trip. I especially liked the drone footage which I took as an extra.”

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3.Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $149Best value

You’ll leave Marrakech before dawn for a sunrise balloon flight with Sky Discovery, followed by a Berber breakfast. The optional Agafay evening adds a 20-minute camel ride, Moroccan dinner, and folkloric music. Pilot Mouhssin has earned praise for his friendly approach and smooth landings.

“This booking hooked us up with vendor Sky Discovery who have a very professional set up. We were advised of our pick up time from our hotel late afternoon the day before and their Landcruiser was on time at 04.20. After a brisk 20 minute drive to the launch site we werRead more”

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4.Hot air balloon flight at sunrise in Marrakech & breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $219

Meet Nomad Ballooning before dawn, watch the balloon crew prepare for takeoff, then rise up to 1,000 meters above Marrakech with pilot Rémy or Valentine. Expect Atlas Mountain views, low flights over rural scenery, tea and pastries, an authentic Berber breakfast, and a baptism certificate.

“The views were amazing, breakfast was incredible and the video was unbelievable. Everyone was kind and professional”

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5.Viator Exclusive: Private Sunrise Balloon Ride with Royal Breakfast on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $638

Leave Marrakech at 6:00 am for a private hot-air balloon flight over desert valleys and Atlas Mountain foothills. Enjoy pre-flight refreshments, a royal breakfast, camel ride, 4x4 transfers, and a flight certificate. Pilot Elena is praised for her calm, reassuring style when she is assigned.

“The overall experience was still quite good. However, one of the key highlights we had booked for—having breakfast in the air—was not possible due to strong winds. That said, the private hot air balloon ride was much more comfortable than Read more”

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6.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech +Moroccan Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $189

You’ll leave Marrakech before dawn for a one-hour balloon flight above the Palmeraie and desert. Expect Atlas Mountain views, Berber villages, a gentle landing, and a fresh Berber breakfast with tea and pastries. Pickup, return transport, insurance, and a flight certificate are included.

“This is a must if you are visiting Marrakesh. Our driver (I think it was Zohair) was in contact the day before, picked us up on time and couldn’t do enough for us. We visited in February and although it is warm in the day you need to take warm clotRead more”

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7.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Marrakech with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $164

You begin with a 40 to 60 minute sunrise balloon flight over Marrakech, then follow a three-day route through the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and Merzouga. Hotel pickup, a Berber breakfast, meals, insurance, and a flight certificate are included.

“Me and my family had the best experience touring parts of Marrakesh with Said! Along with his other local guides, Ashraf and Mustafa he took us within the walls of the old city to beautiful and interesting locations including Bahia Palace, Ben YRead more”

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8.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Marrakech with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $164

You’ll leave your Marrakech hotel before dawn for a 40 to 60 minute balloon flight, then enjoy tea, pastries, and a traditional Berber breakfast. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, safety equipment, and a flight certificate are included. The booking also lists Ouzoud Waterfalls, so confirm the exact day plan before paying.

“Said was our guide for our hike to the Jebel Toubkal summit. We couldn’t be happier with our experience during our two day trek. It was our first time hiking in snowy/icy conditions and were nervous about using crampons and ice axe as we hRead more”

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9.Sunrise Balloon Flight Berber Breakfast & Camel Ride in marrakesh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $175

Leave Marrakech by private air-conditioned vehicle for a sunrise balloon flight above the Agafay Desert, with Atlas Mountain views, a Berber breakfast, and a camel ride. Driver Iman and guide Abdul have been praised for helpful service, photo stops, and clear guidance.

“Pick up on time outside my riad, comfortable transport in air conditioned SUV. We first stopped for tea and breakfast at a traditional Berbère home where the lady of the house prepared tea and we got a tour of the house, it's really interesting to see how people live in thRead more”

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10.Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Ride: Amazing sunrise experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $339

This three-day Touareg Trails journey starts in Agadir and crosses the High Atlas to Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will visit Ait Ben Haddou, ride camels into Erg Chebbi, sleep in a desert camp, and continue toward Fes. Note that the published plan does not include a hot-air balloon ride.

“Comune con poco più di 5 mila abitanti in provincia di Arezzo è inserito tra i borghi più belli d’Italia. paese Bandiera Arancione e Città Slow (del buon vivere). La fama di Anghiari nasce dal fatto di essere stata teatro della battaglia combattRead more”

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