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ORY → ESU
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Mogador Airport (Essadouira)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior variety of landscapes, including the dramatic Pyrenees, the golden plains of central Spain, and the contrasting Moroccan interior with the distant Atlas Mountains.
Parisian Outskirts
Aerial views of the southern Parisian sprawl and the Seine river valley shortly after takeoff from Orly.
Central Pyrenees
A breathtaking crossing of the snow-capped border between France and Spain with jagged peaks stretching east.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, high-altitude plateau of central Spain, featuring medieval towns and unique agricultural patterns.
Casablanca Coastline
Clear views of Morocco's largest city and the towering minaret of the Hassan II Mosque along the shore.
Atlas Range Horizon
As the plane descends, the snow-dusted peaks of the High Atlas mountains appear on the eastern horizon.
For the best visibility, opt for a morning departure to have the sun behind the aircraft, illuminating the Pyrenees and the Moroccan coast. Keep your camera ready about 50-60 minutes into the flight for the mountain crossing. During the final descent, the landscape transitions into the arid, beautiful terrain of the Marrakech-Safi region.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue waters of the Atlantic meeting the rugged coastline of Southwestern France and the Basque Country.
Portuguese Coastline
Distant views of the Algarve and the southwestern-most tip of Europe as you track south past the Iberian Peninsula.
Gulf of Cadiz
The maritime gateway where the Atlantic Ocean meets the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Safi Cliffs
Dramatic coastal limestone cliffs and crashing waves as the flight follows the Moroccan shoreline southward.
Mogador Island
The historic island and its fortifications visible just off the coast of Essaouira during the final approach.
The right side is unbeatable for sunset flights, offering a front-row seat to the sun dipping into the Atlantic. This side is also excellent for observing the rugged Moroccan coastline during the approach to Mogador Airport. If the wind requires a northern approach, you will get an iconic view of the Essaouira Medina and its port just before landing.
Distance: 2,177 km (1,353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: ESU (31.3974990845, -9.6816701889)
Route Type: International
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