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MAD → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains and the legendary Rock of Gibraltar as the plane crosses from Europe to Africa.
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Toledo
The historic 'City of Three Cultures' visible shortly after departing Madrid.
Sierra Nevada
Snow-capped peaks of southern Spain, including Mulhacen, the highest point on the peninsula.
Costa del Sol
The sparkling blue waters of the Alboran Sea meeting the sun-drenched Andalusian coast.
Rock of Gibraltar
The iconic limestone monolith marking the strategic entrance to the Mediterranean.
Rif Mountains
The rugged, green mountain range of Northern Morocco stretching toward the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the Spanish coastline. The transition from the Mediterranean blue to the Moroccan mountains is a highlight usually occurring midway through the 2-hour flight. Look for the white-washed 'pueblos blancos' of Andalusia as you approach the coast.
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Guadalquivir Basin
The expansive fertile plains and winding river valleys of Western Andalusia.
Donana Park
One of Europe's most important wetlands, visible near the mouth of the Guadalquivir River.
Atlantic Ocean
Vast views of the Atlantic as the aircraft approaches the Moroccan coastline near Tangier.
Tangier Med
One of Africa's largest and most modern ports, visible on the Moroccan northern coast.
High Atlas
Stunning views of the massive mountain range that frames Marrakech to the south during descent.
The right side is spectacular for late afternoon flights, offering views of the sun setting over the Atlantic. During the descent into Marrakech, this side often provides a clearer view of the sprawling city and the backdrop of the High Atlas mountains, especially if the plane approaches from the north or west.
Book Hotels in MarrakechDistance: 1,064 km (661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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