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CRL β RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Atlas Mountains during the final approach into Marrakech and a superior perspective of the Pyrenees and the Spanish interior during the cruise phase.
Paris Basin
Distant views of the sprawling Paris metropolitan area and the Seine river winding through northern France.
The Pyrenees
A spectacular crossing over the snow-capped border between France and Spain, showing deep valleys and jagged peaks.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, high-altitude golden plateaus of central Spain, characterized by arid landscapes and ancient towns.
Rif Mountains
The first sight of Africa, featuring the rugged green and grey limestone peaks of northern Morocco.
Middle Atlas
Views of the cedar forests and high-altitude lakes near Ifrane as the flight moves south toward central Morocco.
High Atlas Range
A breathtaking panoramic view of the highest peaks in North Africa, including Mount Toubkal, during the descent into Marrakech.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly rewarding during the last 30 minutes of the flight when the plane banks towards the High Atlas mountains for the approach into RAK. In winter, the snow cover on the Pyrenees and Atlas ranges creates a stunning contrast with the desert floor.
Loire Valley
Bird's-eye views of France's 'Garden of Kings' and its historic chΓ’teaux scattered along the riverbanks.
Bay of Biscay
Views of the rugged coastline of western France and the deep blue expanse of the North Atlantic.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs in Northern Spain, often visible if the flight path tracks more westerly.
Strait of Gibraltar
The iconic maritime crossing where Europe and Africa nearly touch, with views toward Tangier and the Atlantic mouth.
Casablanca
The white architecture of Morocco's largest city and the massive Hassan II Mosque visible on the edge of the Atlantic.
Moroccan Atlantic Coast
A long stretch of turquoise water and sandy beaches running parallel to the flight path before turning inland.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Strait of Gibraltar; the visibility of the Moroccan coastline against the deep blue sea is world-class. If the flight path stays west, you will get an excellent view of the coastal plains leading to Marrakech.
Distance: 2,336 km (1,452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min
Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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