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Ciel d'Afrique Hot Air Ballooning

Imm. Ali. Entree B, 2eme etage, Appt. 7 | Guéliz, Marrakech, Morocco
+212 524 43 28 43
Ranked #47 of 123 tours in Marrakech
5.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
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Traveller Description: Take a relaxing flight up in the sky in a hot air balloon with Ciel d'Afrique, looking over the breath taking views of Marrakesh . Fly over the wide... more »
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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

If you haven't been up in a balloon before, great way to start it off. Maurice has bags of experience all over the world. The experience was exciting but under a backdrop of professionalism and serenity. Stayed up for well over an hour in the end so good value for money. We were scheduled for the Friday and drove all... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Just got back from our trip in Morocco for our anniversary and the last day we made a private hot air balloon trip. It was absolute perfect. Maurice was an amazing host and pilot! Everything was very professional. It was our first time trying this and I didn't want it to end. It was beautiful!!

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Marrakech, Morocco
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

We have been sending guests to the Ciel d'Afrique balloon company for years, and they have provided a consistently excellent service. As the longest established balloon company in Marrakech they have unparalleled experience. With an impeccable safety record and the offer of an experience the guest will treasure for a lifetime, there is no doubt that this is a highly... More

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London
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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This was THE highlight of our stay in Marrakech. Watching the crew prepare the hot air balloon during sunrise was surreal. As this was our first time on a balloon we didn't know what to expect, but the ride was incredibly smooth and quiet up at 1,000m. We glided across the plain watching the sun rise for a good hour.... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Maurice picked us up at our riyad early in the morning and as we left the city walls and drove further into the desert the sun was beginning to rise. Watching Maurice and his efficient team work on the hot balloon was fascinating and surprisingly quick. In no time at all we were up in the air. It was quite... More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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For a while my wife had expressed a wish to take her first balloon trip in Morocco so for our wedding anniversary and to coincide with Valentine’s Day we booked a trip to Marrakesh. Having arranged flights and accommodation we booked the Ciel d’Afrique balloon flight through a UK travel agent back in December and paid in full. I ignored... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Without doubt, this was the absolute highlight of our trip to Marrakesh! It was an absolutely magical and enchanting experience from beginning to end. Not only that, it was also very professionally managed too - which makes all the difference when you're a little bit nervous (as we were!). In short, if you want to experience something unique which you'll... More

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Melbourne
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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We had a great flight - up 1000 meters for great birds-eye view, and also close to ground cruising also. They are assisting a local village with a berber breakfast for clients - provision of which is shared around the village, spreading the increased wealth, good integration into the community. Definitely would recommend!

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San Diego, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Good fun for our family of four. Breakfast in village a touch of local living.

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Anderlecht(Brussel)
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

The passion and the more than 20 years of expierences have gave us, two fearfull peoples, a lifetime memoirie. Thanks to "KING OF THE MONGOLFIERS" Maurice

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