Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Marrakech

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Marrakech flies guests over the city, the desert and the Atlas mountains as the sun comes up. The company says it began with a single balloon and a wish to share the sky, and grew from there.

Four flight packages

• Prestige flight: a balloon ride with a Berber breakfast and pickup.
• Classic flight: a balloon ride with a Berber breakfast and a camel ride.
• VIP flight: a ride in a private balloon.
• Royal flight: a private flight with breakfast on board.

Each package takes between 4 and 5.5 hours from start to finish.

The 3 in 1 day

For a fuller day, the company sells a combined trip. It starts with the balloon flight at sunrise over the Atlas. Later you take a camel ride at sunset across the Agafay desert. The day ends with dinner at a desert camp under the stars, with traditional music.

What you see from above

The company writes about the city waking up in golden light. From the basket you can pick out old palaces, busy souks and the Atlas range. It says its pilots guide guests over deserts, farmland and mountains.

Guest feedback

The company shows more than 300 Google reviews. Guests mention a professional crew, early starts that were worth it, food before and after the flight, and a video of the trip that can be downloaded for a small fee.

Why a sunrise flight

The company explains that the early air is calm and clear, and the first light shows the land at its best. That is why every package is built around dawn.

The team also publishes travel tips and a guide to things to do in Marrakech, which can help you plan the rest of your stay.

Plan ahead

Ask the company about pickup times, the meeting place and what happens if the weather stops a flight. Wear warm clothes, since mornings in the desert can be cool.