Safety considerations
Passengers stand for the whole flight, so the main factor is height rather than age — a child needs to comfortably see over the basket rim and hold the internal rope during takeoff and landing. Always confirm your operator's exact minimum with the children's pricing details before booking.
Will they actually enjoy it?
Younger children can find the early wake-up and the 45–60 minutes of standing still more tiring than exciting. From around age 6–7, most children are old enough to follow the pilot's explanations and remember the experience clearly afterward.
If your child is too young
Consider a shorter, ground-based Marrakech activity for very young children instead, and save the balloon flight for an older sibling or a future trip — it's one experience that genuinely benefits from being remembered.
Booking as a family
The Private tier gives families their own basket, which most parents prefer over sharing space with unrelated adults. Book on the booking page and note children's ages in your message.