If you like paragliding but you are tired of doing it in the same place over and over again, Morocco is a perfect option for several reasons that we will explain in this post. In addition, we will show you several areas where you can fly and how to get there.
Just make sure you wear the right clothes for paragliding in Morocco and take out a good accident insurance before embarking on your next adventure.
Reasons for paragliding in Morocco
- In this country you will find unique landscapes that will motivate you, such as the famous Atlas Mountain. Besides, it is a different kind of landscape than the one you are used to.
- Some flight zones are close to its cultural capital, the beautiful Marrakech. Below we will tell you what they are and how far they are from the city. That way, apart from flying, you can visit the most famous monuments and gardens in Morocco.
- Moroccans are very hospitable and may offer to help you carry the paraglider for a tip if you ask them to.
- If you are from Spain, it turns out that the best time to paraglide in Morocco is in autumn and spring. That is, it is just when the weather in Spain is more unfavorable. In addition, Morocco is very close to Spain and you can always find good deals on flights or packages, so you can take advantage of the best season in Spain to fly and when it is over, head to Morocco.
What is the right clothing for paragliding in Morocco?
Don’t be fooled by the high temperatures that usually occur at midday in countries with desert climates. In Morocco, when it gets dark, it cools down quite a bit, especially in the Atlas Mountains area.
In addition, if you go in winter or in a cold season you may see snow.
Take a flight suit, winter and summer gloves, winter hat, summer cap, jackets, fleeces and thermal T-shirts. Also, don’t forget to check the weather forecast for the region you are going to for a week in advance.
Flying areas near Marrakech
Near Marrakech there are three very good flying areas. These are:
- Aguergour: It is an hour’s drive from Marrakech, about 50 kilometers. There you can even find a paragliding hostel to meet people to share your hobby. From the village the climb would be about 15 minutes. It is a slope and thermal flight.
- Ait-Barka: From Marrakech it takes an hour and a quarter, 60 kilometers. As it is a high altitude flight, a vehicle is needed to pick up the paraglider after landing and to reach the take-off point. It is also necessary to walk about 15 minutes after leaving the car on the mountain to access the take-off area.
- Ait-Ourir: It is 50 minutes from Marrakech and only half an hour from Air-Barka, so you can try both areas without problems in one trip. It is a thermo-plain flight with possible cross.
Flight zones near the beach
Marrakech is an inland area. If you feel like seeing the sea while flying, landing on a beach or visiting the coast of Morocco on your trip: try the following areas:
Col des Mines: It is located one hour from Tiznit, near Agadir and 1 kilometer from the coast. It is a rocky area with thermals. They say that the Tiznit area is a paradise for paragliders, but you must be careful with the antennas to the north. Take off a little further south. You can land near the village Idikl (29.725989, -8.850861).
Legzira: Perfect if you want to land on a beautiful beach. It is about 3 hours drive from Agadir or Col des Mines.
