AFF skydiving course in Morocco: learn to freefall this winter
From first jump to solo, in the winter sun.
Our AFF course follows PAC, the French Parachuting Federation's training method: ground school, then 7 jumps from 4,000 m. Two instructors hold you on your first jump, then one, all the way to the big day: your first solo skydive. At an FFP-approved club, from December to early April.
- 7 instructed jumps
- 4,000 m altitude
- ≈ 50 s of freefall
- Pilatus PC-6 Porter
- FFP-approved club
- 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027
The course at a glance
What is an AFF skydiving course?
An AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course teaches you to skydive on your own. In France the method is called PAC, the FFP's official training programme. At PACMA, the course includes ground school and 7 instructed jumps from 4,000 m, from level 1, held by two instructors, all the way to your solo.
| Method | FFP PAC (the French AFF), in 4 levels |
|---|---|
| Jumps included | 7 instructed jumps, from level 1 to solo |
| Exit altitude | About 4,000 m, after a 15 to 20 minute climb |
| Freefall | About 50 seconds per jump, at close to 200 km/h |
| Under canopy | Deployment at around 1,500 m, then 5 to 7 minutes of flight to landing |
| Aircraft | Pilatus PC-6 Porter, 9 skydivers per lift |
| Instruction | 2 instructors on level 1, then 1 instructor, then your solo |
| Requirements | Minimum age 16, FFP-approved medical exam within the last three months, no experience |
| Location | Beni Mellal airport, 2 hours from Casablanca and 2.5 hours from Marrakech |
| Dates | 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, every day from 8:30 am to 6 pm |
| Price | €1,300 (non-residents) · 14,200 MAD (Morocco residents) |
| At the end | Level 4 passed: you jump on your own, on the way to your A licence |
What's included, and what isn't
Everything is clear from the start: the course price covers your training, from ground school all the way to solo. Here is what it includes, and what to budget for separately.
Included in the course price
- Ground school before your first jump.
- 7 instructed jumps from about 4,000 m, from level 1 to solo.
- One or two instructors with you in freefall, depending on the level.
- A student parachute on every jump, fitted with an automatic activation device.
- A briefing and a debrief with your instructor for every jump.
To budget for separately
- The federation licence with insurance, compulsory, taken out on site.
- The FFP-approved medical exam if you have no certificate: 200 MAD on site with the club doctor.
- Lunch under the caidal tent by the runway: 70 MAD per person.
- Travel to Beni Mellal and accommodation.
- Extra jumps, if a level has to be repeated.
4 levels, 1 goal: your solo
The programme, level by level
PAC, the French AFF, has 4 levels set by the FFP technical directive. On level 1, two instructors hold you in freefall. On levels 2 and 3, a single instructor jumps with you, then releases you. Level 4 is your solo! The FFP requires at least 6 accompanied jumps before that first solo jump.
| Level | Goal | Instruction | AFF equivalent (7-level programme) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Discovering freefall Body position, reading your altimeter, practice pulls, then the very first deployment of your own parachute, by yourself. | 2 instructors hold you as you exit the aircraft | Level 1 |
| Level 2 | Stability Holding a heading, turning, getting back to a stable, belly-to-earth position and keeping track of your altitude: you find your bearings in the sky. | 1 instructor, who holds you on exit at first, then lets you exit on your own | Level 2 |
| Level 3 | Independence The release: you fly on your own under your instructor's watch and deploy on your own at the planned altitude. | 1 instructor, who no longer holds you | Levels 3 to 6 |
| Level 4 | Solo Your first jump with no instructor in freefall, after at least 6 accompanied jumps: a moment you never forget. | No instructor in freefall | End of the programme (level 7) and first solo jump |
Indicative only: outside France, AFF is often split into 7 levels (8 in the UK). What you learn is very similar; only the way it is divided changes.
How it works
Your course, step by step
From booking to your first solo, here is how your adventure in Beni Mellal unfolds.
- 1
Pick your date
Book your first day online in the season calendar. Secure card payment (3-D Secure), charged in dirhams, with the exact amount shown before you confirm.
- 2
Paperwork
Bring an FFP-approved medical certificate dated within the last three months, or see the club doctor on site. Then take out your federation licence with insurance, and you're off.
- 3
Ground school
Equipment, body position, aircraft exit, deployment, emergency procedures, canopy flight and landing: you rehearse every move on the ground until it becomes second nature.
- 4
Level 1: your first freefall
Two instructors hold you as you leave the Pilatus at 4,000 m. About 50 seconds of freefall, then you deploy your own parachute: your very first time!
- 5
Levels 2 and 3: stability and release
One instructor jumps with you. You learn to hold a heading and turn, then you fly on your own under their watch. Every jump is briefed and debriefed with them.
- 6
Level 4: solo
Your first jump with no instructor in freefall. You kit up, exit, fly your plan and deploy at the planned altitude: welcome to the world of skydivers!
How long does the AFF course take?
The course has 7 instructed jumps, and the pace is set by the weather and your progress, not a fixed timetable. The club is open every day of the season from 8:30 am to 6 pm, and students jump in good conditions. Leave yourself a little leeway: a jump cancelled because of the weather is rebooked free of charge.
Requirements
- Minimum age: 16 (parental consent required for minors).
- An FFP-approved medical exam taken within the last three months (can be done on site with the club doctor).
- A federation licence with insurance, taken out on site.
- No experience needed, not even a tandem jump.
Price
How much does the AFF course cost?
The AFF course costs €1,300 for non-residents, about €186 per jump, with ground school and 7 instructed jumps included. Morocco residents pay 14,200 MAD with proof of residence, and groups of 10 or more pay 13,200 MAD per person. Secure online payment, charged in dirhams.
| Service | Non-residents | Morocco residents | Group (10+ people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFF course (7 instructed jumps) | €1,300 | 14,200 MAD | 13,200 MAD |
| AFF first jump (level 1 only) | €500 | 6,000 MAD | 5,000 MAD |
| 4,000 m jump (licensed skydiver) | €27 | 290 MAD | — |
| Jump + gear rental (licensed) | €37 | 400 MAD | — |
| Jump + rental + packing (licensed) | €42 | 450 MAD | — |
| On-site medical exam | 200 MAD | 200 MAD | — |
| Lunch on site | 70 MAD | 70 MAD | — |
Secure card payment (3-D Secure) with Tiki, via the payment institution Chari Money, charged in Moroccan dirhams (MAD); the exact amount is shown before you confirm. Non-resident prices in euros, resident prices in dirhams with proof of residence.
AFF course
- Ground school before your first jump.
- 7 instructed jumps from about 4,000 m, from level 1 to solo.
- One or two instructors with you in freefall, depending on the level.
- A student parachute on every jump, fitted with an automatic activation device.
- A briefing and a debrief with your instructor for every jump.
Pick your first day in the season calendar.
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Your budget to an A licence
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From zero to licence, in the winter sun: the PAC course, then the jumps between you and your federation's minimum.
Euro price list. Secure card payment (3-D Secure), charged in dirhams: you see the exact amount before you confirm.
- 1 × AFF course€1,300
- 5 × 4,000 m jump ticket€135
- 5 × Gear rental (per jump)€50
- 5 × Main canopy packing€25
Estimated total
PAC course with 7 instructed jumps, then 5 extra jumps at the jump + rental + packing rate.
Not included: federation licence and insurance, FFP-approved medical, travel and accommodation. After the PAC, our instructors sign off your progression with you: ask us for a personal quote and we'll build your path together.
Official 2026-2027 season prices, read live from the club's catalogue: what you see is what you pay. 2026-2027 season: 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, open every day.
Why Morocco in winter
Learn to freefall this winter in Beni Mellal
When the season ends across much of Europe, ours begins! From 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, you learn to skydive in the sun, above the Tadla plain, facing the peaks of the Middle Atlas, often snow-capped in winter.
An FFP-approved club
Founded in 2000 and based at Beni Mellal airport since 2003, PACMA trains to the rules of the French Parachuting Federation: the PAC method, FFP licences, approved medical exams.
4,000 m on every jump
Every jump starts from about 4,000 m: close to 50 seconds of freefall to fly your plan at your own pace.
A Pilatus PC-6 Porter
9 skydivers per lift and a 15 to 20 minute climb to 4,000 m. A second Pilatus joins at busy times.
Open every day
Throughout the season the dropzone is open every day from 8:30 am to 6 pm, so you move from level to level without waiting for the next weekend.
Easy to reach
The dropzone is a 2-hour drive from Casablanca airport and 2.5 hours from Marrakech.
Clear prices
Non-resident prices in euros, resident prices in dirhams, group rates from 10 people: every price is published, and so is everything that isn't included.
Instruction and safety
Your instructors, your safety
Your course follows the FFP's safety rules. You are trained by qualified instructors, every parachute carries an automatic activation device, and weather calls are made by the club's chief instructor, Omar Benizi, a skydiver since 1975 with around 14,000 jumps according to the press: you are in good hands.
Qualified instructors
Club instructors and those of our partner Vertical T'Air, a skydiving centre in Arcachon, France, which also brings the aircraft. Many French instructors spend the winter in Beni Mellal.
An AAD on every parachute
Every parachute is fitted with an automatic activation device, which opens the reserve if deployment has not happened at the planned altitude.
Wind limits for students
FFP rules cap ground wind at 7 m/s for students until the canopy module of the A licence is passed. If conditions aren't right, we wait or reschedule, free of charge.
Procedures rehearsed on the ground
Before your first jump, you rehearse the emergency procedures on the ground until they become reflexes: you jump with confidence.
After the course: next stop, your A licence
The AFF course ends on a high, with your solo. The FFP A licence, the first licence that lets you jump without an instructor, requires at least 12 jumps, including 5 solo. You can keep jumping in Beni Mellal all season long: every jump is recorded in your logbook.
Once licensed, a 4,000 m jump costs €27, €37 with gear rental and €42 with packing, plus the dropzone card at €20.
Carrying on at home? Take your logbook and contact your federation or your school before you travel: each federation sets its own rules for training done abroad.
Jumping at PACMA once licensedNot sure yet? Start with an AFF first jump.
The AFF first jump is level 1 on its own: ground school and a first jump from 4,000 m, held by two instructors, for €500. A great way to get a taste of freefall before you sign up for the full course.
Discover the AFF first jumpGive the AFF course as a gift
Give a future skydiver their wings: the AFF course is also available as a gift voucher, ready to print straight away and valid for the season, until 4 April 2027 for a voucher bought today.
Give an AFF courseAFF course: your questions
Answers to the questions we are asked before every course.
How much does an AFF course cost?
At PACMA, the AFF course costs €1,300 for non-residents, 14,200 MAD for Morocco residents and 13,200 MAD per person for groups of 10 or more. The price includes ground school and 7 instructed jumps from 4,000 m. The federation licence with insurance and the medical exam are extra.
How many jumps does it take to skydive solo?
With AFF, the FFP requires at least 6 accompanied jumps before level 4, the solo. The course has 7: if you pass every level first time, your seventh jump is your solo!
How many days does an AFF course take?
The pace follows the weather and your progress, not a fixed timetable. The club is open every day of the season from 8:30 am to 6 pm, so you can move through the levels without waiting. Leave yourself a little leeway in your trip: a jump cancelled because of the weather is rebooked free of charge.
Can you fail an AFF level?
Yes, and it's completely normal, especially at level 2: that's how you progress. Your instructor goes through the jump with you, corrects you on the ground, then you repeat the level, more confident than before. A repeated jump isn't included in the course price.
Do I need to have skydived before?
No, no experience is needed, not even a tandem jump. Ground school teaches you everything you need to know before your first jump. Fancy testing yourself first? The AFF first jump (€500) is level 1 on its own.
What is the minimum age for an AFF course?
From 16 at PACMA, with parental consent for minors. An FFP-approved medical exam taken within the last three months is still compulsory for every student.
What medical do I need for AFF?
An FFP-approved medical exam taken within the last three months. Don't have one? Simply have it on site with the club doctor, for 200 MAD.
Do I need a licence to do the course?
Yes: to jump at an FFP club, a federation licence with insurance is compulsory. It's easy to take out on site, on top of the course price.
What happens if it's too windy?
Under FFP rules, students don't jump in ground winds above 7 m/s, and the chief instructor makes the call. We wait for a weather window or reschedule: you lose nothing, as rebooking is free, to another date in the season or as a credit.
Is an AFF course dangerous?
The whole course is built to manage the risks that come with skydiving: FFP rules, qualified instructors, emergency procedures rehearsed on the ground and an automatic activation device on every parachute. Your instructors stay with you in freefall until you're ready to fly on your own, with confidence.
Will my training be recognised in my country?
The course follows the FFP programme and your progress is recorded in your logbook. Each federation decides how it treats training done abroad: contact yours, or your school, before you travel, and bring your logbook home.
What do I do after the AFF course?
Keep jumping to earn your FFP A licence: at least 12 jumps, including 5 solo. You can carry on in Beni Mellal throughout the season. Once licensed, a 4,000 m jump costs €27.
Can friends or family come along?
Yes, your friends and family are welcome on the dropzone to watch you jump and land. They can have lunch with you under the caidal tent by the runway for 70 MAD per person.
How do I get to Beni Mellal?
The dropzone is at Beni Mellal airport, a 2-hour drive from Casablanca and 2.5 hours from Marrakech. The most comfortable option: stay locally during your course, so you can fit your jumps around the weather.
Can I give an AFF course as a gift?
Yes, the AFF course is available as a gift voucher, ready to print straight away. The voucher is valid for the season: until 4 April 2027 for a voucher bought today, with the date printed on it.
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To prepare your skydive
Your first solo is waiting in Beni Mellal.
Pick your date in the season calendar and book your AFF course online in a few minutes, with secure card payment. The sky is waiting for you!