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BHX โ RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse sequence of landmarks, including the rolling English countryside, the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, and the best angles of the Atlas Mountains during the final approach.
The Cotswolds
Aerial views of the rolling green hills and stone villages of the English countryside shortly after departure.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone peaks in Northern Spain visible as the flight crosses the Bay of Biscay into the Iberian Peninsula.
Andalusian Plains
The golden fields and olive groves of Southern Spain, passing near the historic cities of Seville and Cรณrdoba.
Rock of Gibraltar
A spectacular view of the famous monolithic limestone promontory at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
The Rif Mountains
The first Moroccan landmass encountered, featuring rugged green peaks and deep valleys in the north.
High Atlas Range
Snow-capped peaks and dramatic ridges providing a stunning backdrop during the descent into Marrakech Menara.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch closely about 35-45 minutes before landing for the crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar; the Rock is easily identifiable on this side. During winter, the snow on the Atlas Mountains is most vibrant from this vantage point.
Bristol Channel
Views of the Severn Estuary and the rugged coastline of North Devon and Somerset during the initial climb.
Brittany Coastline
The westernmost rugged cliffs and islands of France as the aircraft heads out over the Bay of Biscay.
Galician Coast
The dramatic 'Rias' (fjords) of Northwest Spain and the Atlantic shoreline of the 'Coast of Death'.
Lisbon & Portugal
Depending on the corridor, views of the Tagus River and the Portuguese capital along the Atlantic coast.
Casablanca Coastline
Sight of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, occasionally spotting the massive minaret of the Hassan II Mosque.
The Haouz Plain
The arid, reddish landscapes of the Moroccan interior that surround the 'Red City' of Marrakech.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. While over Spain and Portugal, keep an eye out for the shimmering coastline. On the final approach into RAK, you will get a great view of the arid desert-like plains meeting the city's outskirts.
Distance: 2,373 km (1,475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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