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Which side of the plane to sit from Dole-Tavaux Airport (Dole) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a premier view of the iconic Rock of Gibraltar and the most dramatic perspectives of the High Atlas Mountains during the final approach into Marrakech.

Left Side Highlights
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Pyrenees Peaks

Stunning views of the high-altitude peaks and glacial valleys marking the border between France and Spain.

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Rock of Gibraltar

The famous limestone monolith and the narrow strait where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

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Rif Mountains

Rugged, verdant mountain terrain of northern Morocco visible shortly after crossing the Strait.

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Middle Atlas Range

A diverse landscape of cedar forests and high plateaus as the flight tracks south through Morocco.

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High Atlas Approach

Dramatic, often snow-capped mountains that provide a stunning backdrop to the red city of Marrakech.

Sit on the left for the most iconic landmarks. Watch for Gibraltar about two-thirds through the flight. On the descent into RAK, the High Atlas mountains appear most prominently on this side. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the Spanish landscape and the African coastline without the harsh glare of the setting sun.

Right Side Highlights
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Madrid Cityscape

A view of the sprawling Spanish capital and its surrounding dry plains of the Meseta Central.

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Cadiz and Huelva

The sparkling coastline of the Costa de la Luz and the historic maritime regions of southern Spain.

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Atlantic Coastline

Panoramic views of the turquoise Atlantic waters as the plane follows the Moroccan coast south.

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Casablanca Silhouette

Distant views of Morocco's largest city and potentially the soaring minaret of the Hassan II Mosque.

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Haouz Plain

The arid, reddish landscapes surrounding Marrakech that contrast sharply with the green oasis of the city.

The right side is ideal for spotting the Atlantic Ocean and the western Spanish cities. If you are flying in the late afternoon, you will witness a beautiful sunset over the Atlantic, though the sun may be quite bright. It is also the better side for viewing the western slopes of the Atlas range during the final banking maneuvers.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,064 km (1,283 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min

Departure: DLE (47.042686, 5.4350629999999995)

Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)

Route Type: International

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