Hot air balloon rides in Marrakech
A balloon flight over Marrakech depends on calm, dry mornings. The most comfortable months are October to May, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 3 rainy days a month.
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How to pick a good hot air balloon ride
- Flights leave around sunrise, when the air is calmest. Expect a pickup one to two hours before dawn.
- Balloon flights are often cancelled for wind or rain. Book early in your trip so there's time to rebook.
- Time in the air is usually about an hour; the whole outing, with transfers, takes three to four.
- Check basket size. Smaller baskets with 8 to 12 passengers feel very different from 20-person ones.
Marrakech month by month
Averages for Marrakesh, Morocco, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 74 (24) | 78 (26) | 85 (29) | 92 (34) | 100 (38) | 99 (37) | 91 (33) | 83 (29) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) |
| Low °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 46 (8) | 51 (10) | 54 (12) | 59 (15) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 65 (19) | 60 (16) | 51 (11) | 45 (7) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:51 pm | 6:18 pm | 7:40 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:21 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:16 pm | 7:39 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:33 pm | 6:30 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for hot air balloon rides in Marrakech?
October to May. Expect highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 3 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund. March is the rainiest month in Marrakech, so leave spare days if you travel then.
Where can I book hot air balloon rides in Marrakech?
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