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CGN → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain and the stunning High Atlas range during the final descent into Marrakech.
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Rhine River
Aerial views of the winding Rhine and the city of Bonn immediately after departure.
Pyrenees Mountains
Sharp mountain ridges as the flight crosses the border from France into Spain.
Costa Blanca
The turquoise waters and white sandy beaches of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline.
Sierra Nevada
The snow-capped peaks of southern Spain, including Mulhacén, the highest point in Iberia.
Rif Mountains
The rugged, green mountain terrain of Northern Morocco visible after crossing the sea.
High Atlas
Breathtaking close-up views of the High Atlas range during the approach to Marrakech.
For morning flights, the left side provides the best light for photography without solar glare. Look for the contrast between the blue Alboran Sea and the reddish Moroccan soil. During the final approach, the aircraft often turns near the Atlas range, making this the prime spot to see Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak.
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Eifel Park
Dense forests and volcanic crater lakes visible shortly after leaving German airspace.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, arid high plateau of central Spain with its characteristic red earth.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow maritime passage where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Casablanca
Distant views of the coastal metropolis and its famous Hassan II Mosque by the sea.
Marrakech Cityscape
A clear view of the 'Red City' and its ancient Medina during the landing pattern.
The Palmeraie
The sprawling palm groves located on the northern outskirts of Marrakech.
The right side is the preferred choice for sunset flights, offering spectacular colors over the Atlantic horizon. It provides a better perspective of the Spanish interior and the Moroccan coastline. As the plane circles for landing at Menara Airport, this side often looks directly down upon the Koutoubia Mosque and the city's red-walled architecture.
Book Hotels in MarrakechDistance: 2,478 km (1,540 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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