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CMN → OUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Ouagadougou Airport (Ouagadougou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the High Atlas Mountains shortly after takeoff and the winding Niger River as the flight approaches the Sahel region.
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High Atlas Mountains
Spectacular views of North Africa's highest peaks, often snow-capped during winter months.
Drâa Valley
The longest river valley in Morocco, visible as a lush green ribbon winding through the desert.
Grand Erg Occidental
Massive fields of orange sand dunes creating wave-like patterns across the Algerian-Malian border.
The Inner Niger Delta
A vast area of lakes and floodplains in Mali that stands out sharply against the arid surroundings.
Mopti and the Bani River
The confluence of the Niger and Bani rivers, featuring unique Sahelian architecture from above.
For morning flights, the left side benefits from the rising sun highlighting the eastern faces of the Atlas Mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after departure. As you enter Malian airspace, the contrast between the Sahara and the Niger River provides excellent photographic opportunities. Be aware that the Harmattan winds between November and March can cause a hazy horizon.
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Atlantic Coastline
Views of the crashing waves and white coastal cities of Morocco during the initial climb.
Anti-Atlas Range
Ancient, weathered rock formations that offer a more lunar and rugged appearance than the High Atlas.
Mauritanian Plateaus
Massive flat-topped mesas and rocky outcrops that define the deep Saharan landscape.
Adrar Region
Vast stretches of uninhabited desert showing the incredible scale and isolation of the Sahara.
Sahelian Savanna
The gradual transition from sand to scrubland and baobab trees as you enter Burkina Faso.
The right side is perfect for seeing the Moroccan coastline during the first few minutes of flight. It offers a front-row seat to the sunset on late afternoon departures, though the glare can be intense. This side is typically better for observing the sheer vastness of the Sahara's 'empty' regions. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the atmospheric haze characteristic of the desert.
Book Hotels in OuagadougouDistance: 2,417 km (1,502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: OUA (12.3532, -1.51242)
Route Type: International
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