Balloon Ride Guide

Marrakech By Air vs Ciel d'Afrique

Two balloon operators in Marrakech, Morocco. Marrakech By Air starts at MAD 2,050 and Ciel d'Afrique at MAD 5,800. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

Marrakech By Air

  • Lists Civil Aviation Authority licence N° 2443/2007 and an Air Operator Certificate
  • Passengers stand during the flight
  • Private and group flights priced on request

Classic Flight

From
MAD 2,050 per person
Length
About 5 hours total, about 1 hour in the air
Group
Baskets hold 4 to 16 passengers

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Ciel d'Afrique

  • Says it has flown since 1990
  • Its brochure lists nine balloons, the largest carrying 20 passengers
  • VIP flight gives your group a private compartment and a steward in a shared balloon
  • Royal flight seats guests at a table, with breakfast by Bacha Coffee

Vol TOP VIP

From
MAD 5,800 per person
Length
40-60 minutes in the air
Group
Private balloon, minimum 2 people, up to 20
Cancellation
Under 24 hours or no-show: 100% charged. Weather: flight moved by agreement, or 100% refund.

Vol Classique

From
Not listed
Length
40-60 minutes in the air
Group
Shared balloon, up to 16 or 20 passengers depending on the balloon
Cancellation
Under 24 hours or no-show: 100% charged. Weather: flight moved by agreement, or 100% refund.

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Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Marrakech, Morocco.