Marrakech
Shared vs Private Hot Air Balloon Marrakech: Which Experience Fits Your Trip?
September 30, 2026 · 6 min read
An honest comparison of our two sunrise balloon options — shared at €145 per person and private at €700 per person — and which kind of traveller each one suits.
Same sunrise, two ways to fly
Both options are the same morning, operated by Toubkal Views: pre-sunrise pickup in Marrakech, a sunrise balloon flight, a Berber breakfast after landing and the return transfer, about three and a half hours in total. The difference is who shares the experience with you, and the price.
The comparison
Built only from what we can confirm about our own flights.
| Shared flight | Private flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €145 per person | €700 per person |
| Who you fly with | Other travellers | Confirmed with you in writing before the flight |
| Atmosphere | Sociable — a shared sunrise | Quieter and more personal |
| Couples | Great value for a memorable morning | For couples who want more privacy |
| Celebrations | Fine for a birthday among friends | Suited to proposals, anniversaries and honeymoons |
| Families | Lower total cost for larger families | For families who want the moment to themselves |
| Breakfast | Berber breakfast included | Berber breakfast included |
| Weather policy | Rebook or full refund | Rebook or full refund |
Choose shared if…
You want the balloon experience at the lower price, you are travelling solo, as a couple or as a family, and you enjoy sharing a sunrise with other travellers. For a family of four the shared flight is €580 in total.
Choose private if…
The flight is the centrepiece of a proposal, an anniversary, a honeymoon or a family celebration, and privacy matters more than price. For a couple the private flight is €1,400 in total. Tell us about the occasion when you book; any special arrangement is only promised once it is confirmed in writing.
What does not change
Weather decides every flight, shared or private. Take-off is never guaranteed, and if weather stops the flight we rebook you or give you a full refund. The exact pickup time is confirmed before the flight in both cases.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the €700 private price per person?
- Yes. The private flight is €700 per person, not per basket or per group.
- Is breakfast included in both?
- Yes, a Berber breakfast after landing is included in both options.