Loading map...
BOD → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the High Atlas mountain range during the descent into Marrakech, along with a clearer perspective of the Mediterranean entrance at the Strait of Gibraltar.
Central Pyrenees
Cross the jagged, snow-capped border between France and Spain, featuring the highest peaks of the range.
Madrid & Central Meseta
Aerial views of the sprawling Spanish capital and the arid, golden plateaus of the Iberian Peninsula.
Strait of Gibraltar
Witness the narrow gap between Europe and Africa, with views stretching toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Rif & Middle Atlas
Traverse the rugged green and brown ridges of northern and central Morocco's mountain chains.
High Atlas Backdrop
The definitive view of the Toubkal massif rising sharply above the red plains as you approach Marrakech.
Book an early morning flight to see the sunrise over the Mediterranean side. In winter, the snow cover on the High Atlas is spectacular. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Gibraltar crossing.
Silver Coast
The long, sandy Atlantic coastline of southwest France stretching south toward the Basque Country.
Western Pyrenees
Views of the greener, lower slopes where the mountains meet the Bay of Biscay.
Gulf of Cádiz
The vast blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the southwestern shores of Spain and Portugal.
Casablanca & Rabat
Glimpses of Morocco's Atlantic administrative and economic hubs along the sparkling coastline.
Haouz Plain
The contrasting red earth and olive groves of the Marrakech basin during the final approach.
Perfect for sunset flights as the sun dips into the Atlantic. This side provides a better view of the Moroccan coastline. Watch for the Hassan II Mosque's minaret in Casablanca if the flight path stays coastal.
Distance: 1,602 km (995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.