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ABJ → CMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan) to Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the vast, shifting colors of the Sahara Desert and the dramatic, rugged peaks of the Atlas Mountains during the descent into Morocco.
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Ivorian Interior
The transition from dense tropical rainforests to the dryer Sudano-Sahelian savannahs.
The Sahara Desert
Extensive stretches of the Great Desert, featuring incredible sand patterns, rocky plateaus, and changing hues.
Adrar Plateau
Ancient geological formations in Mauritania that create stunning shadows and textures from high altitude.
Anti-Atlas Range
The rugged, weathered volcanic landscapes of southern Morocco as the desert terrain begins to rise.
High Atlas Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of North Africa's highest range, providing a majestic backdrop shortly before arrival.
Afternoon flights are highly recommended for the right side to catch the 'golden hour' light hitting the Sahara dunes and Atlas peaks. During winter months, the contrast between the brown desert and the white snow on the High Atlas is particularly breathtaking. Use a window seat away from the wing for the best desert photography.
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Ébrié Lagoon
Aerial view of Abidjan's complex waterways and the Atlantic coastline immediately after departure.
West African Coastline
Vistas of the Gulf of Guinea where the lush tropical greenery of West Africa meets the ocean.
Coastal Sahara
The striking visual boundary where the golden dunes of Mauritania and Western Sahara meet the deep blue Atlantic.
Dakhla Peninsula
The unique, narrow spit of land extending into the Atlantic, famous for its kite-surfing lagoons.
Atlantic Shipping Lanes
Clear views of maritime traffic navigating the busy routes along the northwest African coast.
Morning flights are best for the left side to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the ocean. Keep an eye out for the 'Eye of the Sahara' (Richat Structure) if the pilot takes a more westerly route, though it is usually far inland. Cloud cover is more common here due to oceanic moisture.
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Get eSIMs for MoroccoDistance: 3,148 km (1,956 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Arrival: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Route Type: International
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