Day trip
Marrakech: High Atlas Mountains & 3 Valleys Day Trip
One day, three Atlas valleys: Asni, Moulay Brahim and Imlil, with a Berber house visit, an argan cooperative, a short guided hike and lunch above the river.
9 hoursSmall group or private
Adventure
Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Tandem Paragliding Flight
A tandem paragliding flight over the High Atlas foothills outside Marrakech, flown with a pilot so you need no experience of your own.
Tandem with a pilot
Contact us for availability and your best personalized offer.
Multi-day, private and premium trips are quoted individually. Tell us your dates, group and preferences and we reply with availability and a personalized offer.
No online payment — we confirm everything with you before you book.
Travel agency, tour operator or group?
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Half day from Marrakech
Group
Individual tandem flights
Pickup
Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Berber, Arabic
Starts in
Marrakech
Booking type
Private or small group
Difficulty
No experience needed
Experience highlights
- Tandem flight — no paragliding experience required
- High Atlas foothills and farmland from the air
- Round-trip transport from your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Weather-led: we fly only when the pilot judges conditions safe
- Easy to combine with an Atlas valley day trip
Full description
Paragliding is the one activity around Marrakech that shows you the shape of the land: the terraced fields, the dry river beds and the wall of the High Atlas rising behind them. You are strapped into a harness in front of your pilot, walk a few steps down the slope, and the wing lifts you off.
Because the flight depends entirely on wind and thermals, we treat it as a weather-led activity rather than a fixed timetable. We agree a morning or afternoon window with you, drive out from Marrakech, and the pilot makes the call on the day. If conditions do not allow a safe launch, we do not fly.
You can fly with your own camera secured, and the pilot can usually take photos in the air. Tell us on WhatsApp when you enquire.
Itinerary
Morning or afternoon
Pickup in Marrakech
We collect you from your hotel or riad and drive out towards the Atlas foothills.
On site
Briefing and kit
Your pilot fits the harness and explains the launch, the flight and the landing.
Flight window
Launch and fly
You launch tandem when the pilot judges the wind right, and fly over the foothills.
Afterwards
Return to Marrakech
Pack up and drive back to your accommodation.
What's included
- Tandem flight with a pilot
- Paragliding equipment for the flight
- Return private transport from Marrakech
Not included
- Personal expenses, souvenirs and extra drinks
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for the team
- Meals unless combined with another experience
What to bring
Closed shoes with grip — trainers or light bootsA windproof layer; it is cooler in the air than on the groundSunglasses and sunscreenA camera or phone with a secure strap
Good to know before you book
- Flying is entirely conditional on wind and weather. The pilot's decision on the day is final and we will offer another slot or cancel rather than fly in unsuitable conditions.
- Age, weight and health restrictions apply and are confirmed by the flight operator before we take a booking — tell us the passenger details when you enquire.
- Timings shift with the season and the thermals, so we agree the window with you rather than publishing a fixed departure time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience?
No. It is a tandem flight — the pilot controls the wing and you are attached in a harness in front. You only need to walk a few steps at launch and land on your feet.
What happens if the weather is wrong?
We do not fly. Depending on your remaining time in Marrakech we move the flight to another window or cancel it; you never pay for a flight that does not happen.
Can I take photos?
Yes, with a secured camera or phone strap. Ask the pilot before launch.
How do I book?
Send us your dates and the number of passengers on WhatsApp. We confirm availability with the pilot and reply with a firm price.
