GetYourGuide is one of the quickest ways to book activities in Marrakech. But before you click Book on a paragliding flight, there are a few things worth knowing.
The aim is not to put you off the platform, but to make sure you know what you are paying for, who will fly with you and what the alternatives are.
Who actually operates the flight
GetYourGuide has no pilots. Every flight is operated by a local operator, whose name usually appears on the offer page.
It is worth looking them up on Google, checking their reviews and photos and visiting their website. That way you know who you are flying with.
What is included in the price
Check whether transport from your hotel is included, how long the flight lasts in the air, whether there are photos or video and whether the price is per person.
Some offers look cheap and then charge extras; others are more expensive because they include more. Always compare like with like.
The platform's commission
Platforms charge the operator a commission, often around 20-30%. It is normal for that cost to be reflected in the price shown.
If you book directly with a local operator, you will usually pay less for an equivalent flight.
What happens if the weather is bad
Paragliding depends on the wind. Check the cancellation conditions and whether you can easily change the date, because it is quite common for a flight to be postponed.
At parapente.ma we change the date for free or refund 100% if the weather is not right.
Contact with the pilot
Before a first flight you often have questions: what should I wear, where is the meeting point, can I fly with my weight or age? Being able to ask the pilot directly is very reassuring.
When you book directly, the pilot answers you on WhatsApp.
The alternative: book directly
On parapente.ma the standard flight costs 600 MAD (about €60) per person, with no commission. You talk to the pilot on WhatsApp and some flights include photos and video.
You can pay online by card or on the day of the flight, and cancel for free up to 24 hours before.
Conclusion: Before booking on a platform, compare with the local operator: it is often the same kind of flight at a better price.
