Enchanted! - 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!

Breathtaking Balloon Ride above the Moroccan Desert - OUTSTANDING! This sunrise balloon ride was worth every penny!! From the moment a driver picked us up near our riad—we shared the drive to the desert with 5 other guests—to when he dropped us off later, the entire staff treated us with cheerful respect. We continue to fall in love with the Moroccan people. When we arrived at the event tent at the launch site, we were greeted with tea/coffee and sweetbread. My first thought was “This is it for the “traditional Moroccan breakfast?!” but wait… The float into the calm desert sky preceded the sunrise by about 10 minutes. All around us we could see other balloons rising, illuminated from within from the flames heating them up. It was stunning! A few minutes later, when the sun crested the mountains to our east, the color of the balloons exploded! It was breathtaking!! From our calm ride, we could see desert and mountains all around us, dotted here and there with the silhouette of the other balloons. All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes, so our balloon descended back to the desert floor. And here I was impressed again. The balloon pilot landed our balloon directly onto the flatbed of the pickup vehicle! I thought at first that our time was over and we would now return to Marrakech. But I was wrong! We all went back to the tent and had our traditional Moroccan breakfast, but now surrounded by the friends we made floating above the desert. It was delicious and fun! Thank you! Marrakech Dream Ballooning for a wonderful morning that far exceeded our expectations!

Memory Maker! - Very well organised & definitely worth it! Greeted by the very jolly & welcoming Muhammad with mint tea & cake you wait for others to arrive & the balloons to be set up. Then after watching the inflation, you hop in & away you go. 45 minutes airborne with over 40 balloons at sunrise is a spectacular sight. After landing & a mini bus ride back to base, you are served a feast of a breakfast by Muhammad - who definitely is a character! You can buy drone footage but it seems expensive & they won't negotiate much - so we were just happy to stick with our photos. Pleased we booked! Definitely a long lasting memory

Wonderful experience - Was alot of fun and very well organised. The breakfast afterwards was excellent also. The video done during it was great too.

You get what you pay for - safety and excellence when our life is on the line thanks! - We had a brilliant experience. Personalised pick up with another couple. Great big balloon with 16 people in the basket. Our pilot, Mustafa, was very very experienced. 10k+ trips, and he was very safety conscious. Mad us all practice landing before we took off. Explained our trip plan and why it was important. We were away from most of the other balloons and he turned and turned so others could see us - he explained you can’t see another balloon above you. We were up about an hour, it was spectacular. We landed very gently and the team were very efficient. We heard a horror story from another traveller today - their balloon hit the only tree for miles, 3 were injured, one fainted, blood everywhere, one had to go to hospital and he continued to go up - not for long or very high mind you - so hopefully they would ask for money back. That was not our tour operator. Be careful who you choose. We paid $us500 for 2 and it was worth every penny. Breakfast after was great too and a lot of fun with the tea.

Our hot air balloon flight in Marrakesh - Up early in the morning for pick up at 5.15 am. Met our driver who would take us to the balloon site. He was friendly and informative about the area and the site of the balloon take off. After about a thirty minute drive we arrived at the balloon site, where we were met with coffee and the famous mint tea. This was most welcome at this time of morning. There were men with 4x4 s and trailers loading the balloon and items needed. Due to a slight wind they moved the take off point further north of the area we were at. After coffee it was back into the mini bus and then a five minute drive to the new take off point. The balloons were now in an open space and starting to be inflated. We have done balloon flights before but what was different about this one was the basket lay on its side and we were loaded in while laying down , then a group of men pulled on ropes until we were upright. This method worked fine. The pilot and copilot went through safety checks and told us how they would like us to position ourselves when landing. After this the balloon was inflated to full capacity and we started to lift off the ground. Once up in the air it was fantastic, so peaceful and calm. It was great to see the sun rising and fly close to the Atlas Mountains ,there was also about another 20 balloons in the sky that day. The pilot and copilot were very informative about all aspects of the balloon and the flight. After around 45 minutes we began to descend,the pilot told us to take our landing positions and slowly lowered the basket till we were back on the ground. A team of men with there 4x4 and trailer appeared and helped pull the balloon into its right position. Once safe we disembarked and were taken to a big tent like structure. A full Moroccan breakfast was laid out for us. After breakfast we were transported back to our pick up point. The whole trip took about five and a half hours. Well worth the money and a good experience. Before the flight a fella was going round asking if you want a video taken with a drone they send up , it’s only short about three and a half minutes long but a good little keepsake from out side the basket. It cost around 400 Moroccan dirhams and is your choice. All in all a good trip and value for money just remember it is an early start , but worth while

Amazing and breathtaking experience - The communication about the pick up was excellent! Our driver made contact and took a photo of his registration number which I found helpful! The staff at the site were amazing, the breakfast was wonderful and plenty of choice! Our driver (if that what you call them) was wonderful and very informative! The landing was smooth! Highly recommend this company for your ultimate balloon ride experience

Up, up and away... - This was a truly amazing experience from start to finish. The sunrise over the Atlas Mountains was breathtaking. You will not be disappointed.

Bucket list experience that doesn’t disappoint. - An experience I was most excited about and one that didn’t disappoint. A 4.50am pick up ensued at an agreed location as part of a multiple pick up enroute to Marrakech Dream Balloonings base approx one hour away north east of the city. It was a different experience to see the city so quiet and cooler at that time of the morning which felt a surreal experience and the journey into the middle of what felt like nowhere was an experience in itself as we navigated one bumpy road for another in the darkness. We eventually reached a location in what I would describe as the outback which later in daylight and from the air was one of several bases for hot air ballooning companies. Our base was professional looking and of a high standard. The restroom facilities were top notch given it was in the middle of nowhere and the reception area was a semi open tent beautifully decorated where we were greeted with mint tea/ bottled water and cake. We had some time to ourselves and to get to know some of the other passengers having completed an attendance register and watched a drone video of an optional extra video package which comprised of a personal video of you pre boarding and during the flight. Sold as a discounted price of €30 reduce from €50 for footage lasting : minutes personally that “discount” is a sales pitch as no one is buying 3 minute footage for approx £44-45. I went with it as it was a Bucket list experience and I wanted the memory. Watching the balloons inflate was just as exciting as the propane flames lit up the darkness and made for some spectacular photographs and as the sky lightened you saw for the first time other balloons in the vicinity all preparing for their respective flights. Our company had two balloon flights that morning with our basket holding up to 16 passengers and two crew. The basket was compartmented with each shared by up to 4 persons with a middle section for the crew. As the balloon neared its readiness we were called to board and did so by a small set of steps climbing into our designated section as the ground crew acted as ballast and held down the basket. Within seconds there was some excited hollering as an extended burn instigated the lightest of lift offs which then gained momentum and height very quickly as Aziz the pilot maintained periodic thrust to achieve that hot and cold air equilibrium to maintain an inflated balloon as explained by Mostafa the co-pilot who was the main voice on the flight. Both dovetailed brilliantly and were both very experienced pilots who made the experience very memorable with Mostafa providing a running commentary throughout putting us an ease with his knowledge and joviality answering every question put to him. He’s a funny guy so I won’t give you any spoilers. The flight was everything and more as you shared the sky with numerous other ballon’s which added to the experience as the did the rising sun as climbed from behind the Atlas Mountains. That was the money shot and nothing short of spectacular. The flight lasted 40 minutes but didn’t feel short at all. I would try and experience it first hand and not from behind a camera for the whole flight as it is a breathtaking experience and you want to take in as much of it as you can so a go pro type of camera would be ideal and don’t forget to record the sunrise on slow mo for that extra effect. At some point the drone made an appearance but I have no idea where the operator was as Mostafa confirmed we were at 3000 ft. It made two appearances to record us as it navigated around both of the company ballon’s. On the descent we followed the preflight landing instructions bracing ourselves in our compartment and listening to the landing commentary. I felt the balloon descend with control and had watched the ground team following by Landrover and then auickly alighting from their vehicle and running towards us at the point of touchdown. There was a brush with some desert shrubbery which Mostafa said was intentional 🤔, using it to act as a brake as it allowed reduced momentum for the ground crew to jump onto the basket to bring the ballon to a controlled stop which brought a loud cheer as they did so . It was brilliant!! Our driver had followed the ground crew to the pick up point and we bundled in full of smiles as we’re taken back to base and for our breakfast which was served on the upper level of the the WC in another beautifully furnished tent room . The breakfast was way more than I expected with a mixture of breads, pastry’s, fruit, boiled eggs, honey and other stuff I can’t recall. After 30 mins or so , then resumed our journey back to Marrakech. This was by far the best holiday experience. It was professionally run, I felt safe throughout, with plenty of photos to remind us of this amazing experience. Given the cost of ballooning in the U.K., it was really good value and the mountainess and desert landscape far superior imo. Thank you Marrakech Dream Ballooning.

Great experience with a great company and fab staff! - Fabulous experience! It wasn't certain we'd fly owing to wind and cloud cover - we moved location and from there we were able to lift off and fly - a brilliant experience, once we broke the cloud cover we could see the landscape. We were provided with a lovely breakfast of breads, fruit, eggs, cakes and, of course, tea! All staff were friendly and accommodating, the balloon pilots were knowledgeable and explained the flight as we went along. Bought a video of the flight from drone footage - sent to my WhatsApp a few hours later, good value for money. Would definitely recommend and fly again with this company given the chance, great fun!