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MRS → RBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to Rabat-Salé Airport (Rabat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional gallery of geographic landmarks, including the rugged coastline of Southern France, the majestic Sierra Nevada peaks in Spain, and the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Les Calanques
Dramatic white limestone cliffs and hidden turquoise inlets of the Calanques National Park south of Marseille.
Sierra Nevada
The highest peaks of mainland Spain, often snow-capped, providing a stark contrast to the Andalusian coast.
Strait of Gibraltar
The legendary meeting point of Europe and Africa, featuring the Rock of Gibraltar and the narrow maritime passage.
Tangier Med
View of the massive port infrastructure and the gateway city of Tangier on the tip of the continent.
Bouregreg River
The winding river separating the twin cities of Rabat and Salé during the final seconds of the flight.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. Sit here for the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar—keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing. In winter and spring, the contrast of the snowy Sierra Nevada against the blue sea is spectacular. For the best lighting, choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you when viewing the Spanish coast.
Marseille Urban Sprawl
Aerial view of the Vieux Port and the dense historic center of Marseille immediately following departure.
Balearic Islands
Distant silhouettes of Ibiza and Formentera visible across the sapphire Mediterranean waters.
Rif Mountains
The dramatic, undulating terrain of northern Morocco as the aircraft enters African airspace.
Atlantic Coastline
Panoramic views of the breaking waves and sandy shores stretching north toward Tangier during descent.
Select the left side for early morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Mediterranean. It offers the best perspective of the Rif Mountains' rugged topography during the mid-flight transition into Morocco. During the final approach, this side provides a broad view of the Atlantic horizon.
Distance: 1,469 km (913 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: RBA (34.051497999999995, -6.751519999999999)
Route Type: International
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