Hot Air Balloon Rides Agadir

Hot Air Balloon Rides Agadir runs sunrise balloon flights near Agadir under the name Agadir Ballooning Adventure. The company says it is licensed by Morocco's Directorate General of Civil Aviation and follows international aviation standards.

The flight, step by step

1. Pickup is at 6 AM from your hotel or another set place in Agadir.
2. You drive to the Massa region, where a continental breakfast of coffee, tea, orange juice and croissants waits while the crew prepares the balloon.
3. The flight lasts about 1 hour. The company says it flies over the Atlas mountains, gorges and Berber villages, with views toward the Atlantic.
4. After landing, you get a flight certificate and sit down to a traditional Berber breakfast in a tent.
5. You are back at your hotel at about 11 AM.

Three flight types

• Classic package: the standard sunrise flight.
• Group balloon ride: starts with a night at a quiet desert oasis, then a sunrise flight.
• Private flight: a quieter ride for couples, families or a special day.

The company also plans flights for anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, Valentine's Day and pre-wedding photo shoots.

The crew

The company says its pilots have thousands of flight hours and certifications from Europe, the USA, Australia and other places. It says it has run flights for over nine years and carried more than 2,000 passengers.

Good to know

• Flights depend on the wind and can be canceled at the last minute.
• A minimum of 2 people is needed. Solo travelers should ask about space first.
• Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before departure.
• The reservation office is open every day from 6:30 AM to 8 PM.

The office is on Rue des Orangers in Agadir. You can book by phone or through the online form.