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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from West African tropical greenery to the vast, mesmerizing textures of the Sahara Desert and the rugged peaks of the Atlas Mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Sahara Desert Dunes

Vast expanses of rolling orange and gold sand dunes throughout Mauritania and Western Sahara.

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Eye of the Sahara

Depending on the specific airway, you might catch a glimpse of the massive Richat Structure in the Mauritanian desert.

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High Atlas Mountains

The dramatic, often snow-capped peaks of the Atlas range as the flight approaches central Morocco.

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Marrakech Palms

Aerial views of the 'Red City' and its surrounding palm groves during the northern descent.

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Senegal River Delta

The winding waterways and fertile plains marking the border between Senegal and Mauritania.

The right side is best for daytime flights to capture the desert's color. For the most dramatic lighting on the Sahara's textures, a morning departure is ideal. In the final hour of flight, stay alert for the transition from desert plains to the jagged Atlas peaks.

Left Side Highlights
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Bijagós Archipelago

Stunning aerial views of the lush, scattered islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau immediately after takeoff.

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Atlantic Coastline

Continuous views of the meeting point between the deep blue ocean and the golden sands of the West Saharan coast.

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Oceanic Sunset

On evening flights, the left side provides a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Atlantic horizon.

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Dakhla Peninsula

A unique look at the narrow strip of land separating the Atlantic from its turquoise lagoon.

Opt for the left side on evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Bijagós islands, and look for the distinct turquoise waters of the Dakhla lagoon midway through the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,525 km (1,569 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 22 min

Departure: OXB (11.894800186157228, -15.65369987487793)

Arrival: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)

Route Type: International

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