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Children can take a balloon flight in Marrakech, but each operator sets a minimum age and sometimes a minimum height.The reason is simple: the child must be able to see over the basket wall, stand for the whole flight and hold the safety position on landing.Beyond these conditions, the main challenge for a family is the very early start.Always mention children’s ages when you make your request to get a precise answer.
Why is there a minimum age?
So that the child can see the view and hold the landing position.The wall of a basket comes up to roughly an adult’s chest.A child who is too small would see only wicker and might struggle to hold the landing position: knees bent, back against the wall, hands on the handles.Before planning a hot air balloon in Marrakech with kids, check these conditions.
The exact conditions vary by operator and basket type.There is no single rule, which is why it is important to ask before booking rather than find out on the morning of the flight.
How do you handle the early start with kids?
By preparing everything the night before.With pickup often between 5:00 and 6:30, children are woken in the middle of the night.Put them to bed early the evening before, lay out their clothes in advance and bring a small snack for the drive.The early start is the main challenge of a hot air balloon in Marrakech with kids.Times are explained in our article on the sunrise flight.
The drive to the launch site can take up to an hour: younger children often finish their night in the car.
How do children experience the flight?
Most children experience the flight as an adventure.The inflation, with the noise and flames of the burners, often impresses them more than the flight itself, which is calm with no feeling of speed.A hot air balloon in Marrakech with kids often leaves very strong memories.
The burners make a loud noise in bursts: warn children in advance so they are not startled.Stay close to them, and remind them not to drop anything over the side.
Should you take a shared or private hot air balloon in Marrakech with kids?
It mostly depends on the size of the family.On a shared flight, the family flies with other passengers.It is the most affordable option, but a group is not always placed in the same compartment when the basket is very full.
A private flight lets you stay together and go at your own pace.At Red City Balloon, the VIP Flight takes 1 to 3 passengers plus the pilot: it suits one parent with two children, or a couple with one child.For a larger family, the group flight page explains how to make a joint request.
How should children be dressed?
As for adults, layering works best: it is cool before dawn and hot by late morning.Closed shoes are essential for walking in the fields and climbing into the basket.A cap protects the head from the heat of the burners.Full details are in our guide on what to wear.
What if the weather cancels the flight?
Reschedule it for another morning: weather cancellations are not unusual, especially in winter.To avoid big disappointment, present the flight to children as an activity that depends on the wind, and book it early in your stay so it can be rescheduled if needed.It is the best tip for a successful hot air balloon in Marrakech with kids.
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