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Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (Hahn) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach into Marrakech, where the High Atlas Mountains provide a stunning backdrop, alongside better views of the French Vosges and the Mediterranean-Spanish landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Mosel Valley

Aerial views of the winding river and steep vineyards immediately after departing Hahn.

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Vosges Mountains

Rolling forested peaks of eastern France visible during the first hour of flight.

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The Pyrenees

A spectacular crossing over the jagged mountain border between France and Spain.

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Spanish Meseta

The expansive, ochre-hued high plateau of central Spain providing a warm, textured landscape.

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High Atlas Range

Breathtaking views of the snow-capped North African peaks during the final descent into Marrakech.

Book a window on the left for the most dramatic landing experience; the plane usually enters Marrakech from the north, placing the Atlas Mountains directly in your line of sight. On morning flights, the sun is behind you, illuminating the mountains perfectly for photography. In winter, look for the sharp contrast between the white snow on the peaks and the red earth of the plains.

Right Side Highlights
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Atlantic Horizon

Broad views toward the Bay of Biscay and the western French coastline.

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Madrid Outskirts

Distant views of the Spanish capital's sprawl and the surrounding Sierra de Guadarrama.

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Strait of Gibraltar

The narrow blue channel separating the European and African continents.

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Moroccan Coastline

Views of the Atlantic shore near Casablanca and Rabat as the plane turns inland.

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Haouz Plain

The arid, reddish landscape surrounding Marrakech dotted with palm groves.

The right side is ideal for passengers on afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Keep your eyes peeled as you pass the southern tip of Spain for a glimpse of the Rock of Gibraltar. This side also offers a better perspective of the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean before the aircraft turns toward the interior of Morocco.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,402 km (1,493 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min

Departure: HHN (49.9487, 7.263889999999999)

Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)

Route Type: International

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