Atlantic Air Balloon

Atlantic Air Balloon began as a passion for ballooning in 2008. The company started flying in 2017, in the south east of Morocco, over Tinghir, the Todgha gorges, the Valley of the Roses and the Dadès gorges. It later moved into Marrakech and added three approved flight zones there.

The flights

Every flight takes off at sunrise and crosses the palm grove, with the Atlas peaks ahead. It lasts 40 to 60 minutes and ends with a Moroccan breakfast. The company runs seven balloons.

• Classic flight: a shared basket for up to 19 guests. 150 euros each.
• Classic sunrise flight: a shared basket for 8, 10 or 12 guests. 180 euros each.
• Trio Palmeraie pack: balloon, then quad and camel in the palm grove. 220 euros each.
• VIP flight: a private basket. 500 euros each.
• Royal flight: a private basket with breakfast on board. 600 euros each.
• South Morocco: flights over the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, the Dadès valley and Tinghir, booked on request.

A morning, step by step

1. Pick up at your hotel or riad about two hours before the flight.
2. Tea or coffee and a welcome cake at the base while the balloon inflates.
3. Safety briefing from the pilot.
4. The flight.
5. Landing, then a traditional breakfast.
6. Return to your hotel by late morning.

Safety and booking

The company says its pilots hold international certificates and check the gear before each flight. You pay on the day. If the weather stops the flight, you can rebook or get a full refund.

Who it suits

Visitors to Marrakech who want a choice between a shared flight and a private basket, and travellers who want the south of Morocco from the air.