3-Day Casablanca & Agafay Desert Tour with Hot Air Balloon Ride
Three-day trip linking Casablanca and Marrakech with a night in the Agafay Desert, combining city culture, desert scenery and a hot air balloon flight.
- Duration
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Departure
- Casablanca
- From
- €950
- Group
- 2 to 30
- Booking
- Instant
- Full refund until
- 72 h before
How it works
Book here. We run it.
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Choose your option and date
Pick a date and pay in the booking window on this page. Your place is confirmed straight away.
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We confirm pickup
Send your Casablanca hotel and a mobile number, and the driver collects you there.
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Our vehicle, our driver
A Barbaro vehicle, a driver we employ, and the same team from the first pickup to drop-off. Full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before. Hot air balloon and some third-party services may be non-refundable once confirmed.
Highlights
What the three days are made of
Casablanca, Marrakech and the Agafay Desert sit on one three-day route, so city time, a sunrise balloon and a night at camp are planned together. We'll collect you from your Casablanca hotel on day one and finish with transport back towards Casablanca, or onward in Marrakech if that suits your plans. Hotel nights in the two cities are your own to book, while the desert camp night is included.
- Duration
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Route
- Casablanca, Marrakech, Agafay Desert
- Group Size
- 2 to 30 people
- Meeting point
- Hotel pickup in Casablanca
Options and prices
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On the road
Itinerary
Day by day on the three-day Agafay trip
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Day 1: Casablanca streets then inland to Marrakech
We collect you from your Casablanca hotel on day one for a guided look at the city, then drive inland to Marrakech. Hotel nights in Casablanca and Marrakech are your own to book. The desert camp night later in the trip is included.
Share your Casablanca hotel name when you enquire. Confirm whether you want to finish back toward Casablanca or stay on in Marrakech at the end of day three.
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Day 2: sunrise balloon then Agafay overnight
Day two starts with a pre-dawn pickup between 4:30am and 5:30am for the sunrise balloon. You fly for around an hour, then return to base for an open buffet breakfast and a flight certificate.
After breakfast we transfer you out to Agafay for the afternoon, sunset and a Berber-style camp night with dinner included. The balloon is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if conditions are unsafe.
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Day 3: camp breakfast and the road home
Day three starts with breakfast at camp after dinner under the stars. We then run the return toward Casablanca, or drop you in Marrakech if that suits your onward plans.
Pack layers for city walking, the pre-dawn flight and cooler desert evenings, plus a small overnight bag for the camp night. Families are welcome, though the early flight and moving itinerary should be considered for very young children.
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How the three days sit together
Private transport runs throughout, so you are not arranging the Casablanca, Marrakech and Agafay legs yourself. Meals in the two cities, other than those listed, stay at your choice of restaurants.
The pace is a taste of each place rather than a long stay in one city. Mention any interest in extra nights in Marrakech when you enquire.
Included
- Private transport between Casablanca, Marrakech and the Agafay Desert
- Guided city time in Casablanca and Marrakech
- Hot air balloon flight, approximately one hour
- Post-flight champagne toast and breakfast
- One night in a Berber-style desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast at the camp
Not included
- Hotel accommodation in Casablanca and Marrakech
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
- Transport to and from the meeting point
Kit list · what to bring
Bring:
Small overnight bag, warm jacket for the early balloon morning and desert night, closed-toe sneakers, camera with strap, and cash.
Essential information
Time: Day 1 morning pickup (Casablanca) to Day 3 afternoon return (~3 days / 2 nights).
Route: Casablanca to Marrakech to Agafay Desert, returning to Marrakech or Casablanca.
Included: Private vehicle and driver-guide, 1-hour sunrise balloon flight (with champagne toast and breakfast), 1 night in a Berber-style desert camp with dinner and breakfast.
Not Included: Day 1 hotel in Marrakech, Day 1 and Day 2 lunches, and monument entry fees (such as Hassan II Mosque ticket at 140 MAD).
Getting there · pickup
Hotel pickup in Casablanca
You are collected from your hotel in Casablanca at an agreed time on day one for the drive to Marrakech. Share your hotel name and room details when you enquire so the driver can find you easily for pickup.
At the end of day three you are dropped either back towards Casablanca or onward in Marrakech, depending on your onward plans. Confirm your preference and a mobile number when you enquire so the final leg can be arranged to suit you.
Questions
Asked before booking the three-day Agafay trip
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip begins with pickup in Casablanca and finishes with transport back towards Casablanca, or onward to your next destination if you prefer to stay in Marrakech.
Let the team know your plans when you enquire so the final leg can be arranged to suit you.
Is accommodation included?
The night at the Agafay Desert camp is included, but hotel accommodation in Casablanca and Marrakech is not part of this package.
This gives you flexibility to choose your own hotels or riads for the city portions of the trip.
How much time do we get in each city?
Day one is spent travelling from Casablanca to Marrakech with guided city time along the way, and day two starts in Marrakech before heading out to the desert.
The pace is designed to give a meaningful taste of each location without feeling rushed, though this is not a deep-dive city break.
What is the desert camp like?
You stay one night in a Berber-style tented camp in the Agafay Desert, with dinner and breakfast included as part of the stay.
It offers a comfortable but simple base for the night, giving a genuine desert experience within the wider trip.
Is the hot air balloon flight guaranteed?
Balloon flights are weather dependent, so while the flight is scheduled as part of day two, it may be rescheduled or adjusted if conditions are unsafe.
The team will advise on alternatives if this affects your itinerary.
Is this trip suitable for families?
Families are welcome, though the early balloon flight and multiple travel days should be considered for very young children.
Share ages when you enquire so the team can advise on suitability for your group.
What should we pack?
Pack layers to cover city sightseeing, the early morning balloon flight, and cooler desert evenings, along with comfortable walking shoes.
A small overnight bag is enough given the trip only involves one night away from a hotel base.
How many people can join this trip?
The trip suits groups from 2 up to 30 people, making it flexible for couples, families and larger groups travelling together.
Group logistics and vehicle arrangements are confirmed once your numbers are known.
Are meals included throughout?
Breakfast and dinner at the desert camp, plus breakfast after the balloon flight, are included. Other meals during the city portions are not included.
This gives you the flexibility to choose restaurants in Casablanca and Marrakech.
Can this trip be extended?
Yes, extensions or add-on stops can often be arranged, particularly if you would like more time in Marrakech before or after the itinerary.
Mention any interest in extending your trip when you enquire so the team can advise on options.
Reviews
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Tripadvisor · Barbaro Tours Morocco
4.9 / 5 · 152 reviews
“Everything is well organized, beautiful guides, great service!… As well as transfer to Casablanca airport. Full range of services at adequate prices!”
Anna B · October 2025 · all reviews
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