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Ciel d’Afrique in Marrakech

The company says it has flown balloons over Marrakech since 1990. Two of its flights can be booked here, a shared basket and a private royal flight.

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Ciel d'Afrique balloon ride with transfers and breakfast
Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning · About 4 h Ciel d'Afrique balloon ride with transfers and breakfast
★ 4.8 (993) from €155
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Ciel d'Afrique royal private balloon flight with breakfast on board
Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning · About 4 h Ciel d'Afrique royal private balloon flight with breakfast on board
★ 5.0 (14) from €660
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Ciel d’Afrique Hot Air Ballooning has the longest history of the operators compared here, by its own account, and its product pages are among the most detailed: basket sizes, the length of the flight, the route and the limits are all written down. Both include hotel transfers, and the shared flight names its route: over the Jbilet hills and the valley of the Oued Tensift north of the city.

Shared or royal

  • Shared flight

    A basket of 16 or 19 passengers, 40 to 60 minutes in the air, a breakfast buffet after landing and a certificate with your name in Arabic calligraphy.

    • Ciel d'Afrique shared flight Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning4.8 ★ (993) · from €155
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  • Royal private flight

    The basket for your party alone, about an hour in the air, with breakfast, fruit juice and Moroccan pastries served during the flight.

    • Royal private flight Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air BallooningBooks for two people or more5.0 ★ (14) · from €660
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Both flights side by side

Photo Flight Basket & group Time in the air Breakfast Reviews ↕ Price ↕ Book
Ciel d'Afrique shared flight Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning 16 or 19 guests 40 to 60 min Buffet after landing ★ 4.8 (993) €155per person Book now
Royal private flight Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning Private, from 2 guests About 1 h On board ★ 5.0 (14) €660per person Book now

Prices are per person for the flight option named on each card and update from GetYourGuide and Viator; the booking page shows the amount for your date and launch time.

Ciel d’Afrique flights in detail

Each card names the option compared, the basket and the launch time where the listing states them. Open a card for pickup, inclusions and limits.

Ciel d'Afrique balloon ride with transfers and breakfast
Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning

Ciel d'Afrique balloon ride with transfers and breakfast

Option compared: “Shared Balloon Flight with Tea”

  • Duration: About 4 h
  • Time in the air: 40 to 60 min
  • Basket & group: 16 or 19 guests
  • Breakfast: Buffet after landing
  • Extras: Welcome tea and croissants, calligraphy certificate

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €155 ★ 4.8 (993 reviews)
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Full flight details

Highlights

  • Jbilet hills and the Oued Tensift valley from the basket
  • Breakfast buffet after landing
  • Certificate with your name in Arabic calligraphy

About this flight

According to the company, Ciel d'Afrique has flown balloons over Marrakech since 1990. Its shared flight starts with tea, coffee and croissants while the balloons fill, followed by 40 to 60 minutes over the Jbilet hills and the Oued Tensift valley.

After landing there is a traditional breakfast buffet. Baskets take 16 or 19 people, and photos are not included. Transfers cover addresses inside Marrakech only, and guests with limited mobility can join with help.

What’s included

  • Round-trip transfer by 4x4, van or minibus
  • Moroccan tea, coffee and croissants on arrival
  • Balloon flight of 40 to 60 minutes
  • Traditional Moroccan breakfast buffet
  • Access to the Aeroboutique
  • Personal flight certificate in Arabic calligraphy
  • Insurance

Not included

  • Photos

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup from accommodation inside Marrakech. Medina riads are reached via the nearest point a car can access.

Know before you go

  • Shared flight with other guests
  • Guests with limited mobility can join with assistance
  • Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes

Not suitable for

  • Children under 4
  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems
  • People who recently had surgery

Taken from the operator’s product page on the booking platform.

Ciel d'Afrique royal private balloon flight with breakfast on board
Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning

Ciel d'Afrique royal private balloon flight with breakfast on board

Option compared: “Royal Balloon Gourmet Experience”

  • Duration: About 4 h
  • Time in the air: About 1 h
  • Basket & group: Private, from 2 guests
  • Breakfast: On board
  • Extras: Fruit juice and Moroccan pastries during the flight

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

from €660 ★ 5.0 (14 reviews)
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Full flight details

Highlights

  • Private basket for your party
  • Breakfast served during the flight

About this flight

The top tier of Ciel d'Afrique: a private flight of about an hour for your party alone, with breakfast, fruit juice and Moroccan pastries served during the flight.

The listing is aimed at proposals, anniversaries and business guests and books for two people or more. Hotel transfers are part of the price.

What’s included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Private flight of about 1 hour
  • Breakfast, fruit juice and Moroccan pastries during the flight

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup included; details after checking availability.

Know before you go

  • Private flight for at least two people
  • Wear closed shoes

Not suitable for

  • Children under 4

Taken from the operator’s product page on the booking platform.

The shared morning

Guests are collected by 4x4, van or minibus and signed in at the launch site, where Moroccan tea, coffee and croissants are served while the balloons fill. The listing names 40 to 60 minutes in the air. After landing there is a traditional Moroccan breakfast buffet, access to the company’s Aeroboutique and the calligraphy certificate. Photos are listed as not included.

Transfers cover addresses inside Marrakech only; medina riads are met at the nearest point a car can reach. Ciel d’Afrique is one of the few operators to state that guests with limited mobility can join, with assistance.

The royal flight

The royal flight is the private tier of the same company: one basket, your party, about an hour in the air and breakfast on board instead of in a tent. It books for at least two people, and Ciel d’Afrique aims it at proposals, anniversaries and business guests. Hotel transfers are included. Its reviews are few so far and all positive.

Age and health limits

Both flights exclude children under four. The shared flight also lists pregnant women, people with heart problems and people who recently had surgery as not suitable. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended for the shared flight, closed shoes for the royal one.

Passengers on Ciel d’Afrique

Guests on the shared flight mention the punctual pickup, tea and pastries before take-off and a crew that made them feel safe. On the royal flight they write about the welcome and the sunrise over the plain.

“The whole experience was magical, we were collected from the hotel on time and taken to be signed in. We were offered tea and pastries before heading to our balloon. The flight was fantastic and we were made to feel safe at all times. Highly recommend this company the whole experience was fantastic.”
Lauren · United Kingdom · September 2026 Shared flight · Ciel d'Afrique
“Our hot air balloon ride was absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel welcome, safe, and completely at ease. The crew were professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do, which added so much to the experience. The flight itself was breath-taking …”
Elaine · United Kingdom · March 2026 Royal private flight · Ciel d'Afrique
“Incredible I do recommend to do this wonderful experience!”
Matteo · Italy · August 2026 Shared flight · Ciel d'Afrique
“We had an absolutely wonderful experience with the hot air balloon flight. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and very professional. The atmosphere, the views, and the overall feeling of floating above the desert at sunrise were simply unforgettable. A special thank you to …”
Cristian · Romania · February 2026 Royal private flight · Ciel d'Afrique

Reviews written after the flight, from GetYourGuide.

FAQ

How long is the Ciel d'Afrique balloon flight?

The shared flight lists 40 to 60 minutes in the air, the royal private flight about an hour. The whole morning takes about four hours.

How many people are in a Ciel d'Afrique basket?

On the shared flight, 16 or 19 passengers depending on the balloon. On the royal flight only your own party.

Does Ciel d'Afrique pick up from the medina?

Transfers are included for addresses inside Marrakech. In the medina the driver meets you at the nearest point a car can reach.

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