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MXP → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Malpensa International Airport (Milano) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic approach into Marrakech, featuring the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains and the Balearic archipelago.
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Ligurian Coast
Aerial views of the Italian Riviera and the port city of Genoa shortly after takeoff.
Balearic Islands
Clear vistas of Mallorca and Ibiza as the flight crosses the Mediterranean Sea.
Rif Mountains
The rugged, green peaks of northern Morocco as you enter African airspace.
High Atlas Range
Stunning, often snow-capped peaks that dominate the horizon during the descent into Marrakech.
Marrakech Medina
The sprawling 'Red City' and its historic ramparts visible just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is essential for viewing the High Atlas Mountains, which are the geographic highlight of the trip. In winter (December–March), the contrast between the red desert floor and the white mountain peaks is spectacular.
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The western edge of the Alps visible to the right as the plane turns south from Milan.
French Riviera
The glitzy coastline of the Côte d'Azur, including views of Nice and Cannes.
Barcelona
The grid-like layout of the Catalan capital and its famous beaches from a distance.
Strait of Gibraltar
The iconic meeting point of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, with the Rock of Gibraltar visible.
Atlantic Shoreline
The crashing waves of the Moroccan coast, passing near Rabat and Casablanca.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean as you fly south. It offers superior views of the European coastline and the strategic crossing between Europe and Africa. Look out for the 'Pillars of Hercules' as you cross into Moroccan territory.
Book Hotels in MarrakechDistance: 2,125 km (1,320 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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