A Brit who enjoyed a hot air balloon ride in Morocco has shared the dark side of the popular tourist activity - warning travellers planning to partake. Ruben told the Daily Mail: 'I chose to do a hot air balloon ride in Morocco while I was there, it was around £170 each and it honestly felt like one of those experiences you just have to try. Ruben Chorlton-Owen shared his experience on a hot air balloon in MoroccoIt's an extremely popular activity among tourists visiting the country'It was fairly cramped and uncomfortable to some degree but the pilot said it can hold a capacity of 24.' Around nine times out of 10 it seems to be more of a harsh crash landing than a gentle one. More than 30 people were onboard the hot air balloon - and 11 of them were injured.

Source: Daily Mail February 19, 2026 12:31 UTC