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CMN → MRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Moroccan Rif Mountains, potential sightings of the Balearic Islands, and a more dramatic approach into Marseille featuring the Calanques and the city's iconic harbor.
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Rif Mountains
Rugged, verdant mountain ranges of northern Morocco stretching toward the Mediterranean coast.
Costa Cálida
The unique Mar Menor lagoon and the sun-drenched beaches of the Murcia region in Spain.
Balearic Islands
Clear views of Ibiza or Mallorca's turquoise coves depending on the specific air traffic control routing.
Château d'If
The famous fortress island featured in 'The Count of Monte Cristo' visible during the final descent.
Marseille Vieux-Port
A stunning bird's-eye view of the Old Port and the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica before landing.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden light reflecting off the Mediterranean. During the descent into MRS, this side usually provides the best view of the limestone cliffs of Calanques National Park. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Spanish coast for vibrant water colors.
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Atlantic Coastline
Aerial views of the Casablanca shoreline and the Hassan II Mosque minaret immediately after takeoff.
Rabat Capital View
The administrative heart of Morocco and the Bou Regreg river dividing Rabat and Salé.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow passage where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, with the Rock of Gibraltar visible to the north.
Sierra Nevada
The high, often snow-capped peaks of the Penibaetic System in southern Spain.
Barcelona Panorama
Distances views of the Catalan capital's distinct grid layout as the plane crosses the Balearic Sea.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you while viewing the Moroccan coast. Watch for the transition from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean roughly 35 minutes into the flight. If the plane approaches Marseille from the west, you will see the Camargue wetlands.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 1,578 km (981 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Route Type: International
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