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'I went to Marrakesh and saw the sun rise in a hot air balloon - it was breathtakingly beautiful'


Never-to-be-forgotten experiences don’t come much better than a hot air balloon ride, especially one with a traditional Berber breakfast and a trip high above the desert!

We were picked up from our Marrakesh hotel, Tui Blue Medina Gardens, at about seven in the morning – not too early to be up to catch the sunrise – and were whisked through the silent streets into the desert in about half an hour, just enough time to become fully conscious and take in the break of dawn. We captured the breathtaking views of Marrakesh in a hot air balloon Read MoreRelated Articles The Franklin hotel review: A hidden gem in bustling Knightsbridge We were sad it was over, this experience that I don’t think any of us will ever forget, but there was no time to dwell as we were swiftly driven back to camp for a Berber breakfast of flatbreads, eggs and hot, sweet mint tea.

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