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OZZ → CMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ouarzazate Airport (Ouarzazate) to Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the High Atlas mountain range's highest peaks, including the majestic Mount Toubkal, and the dramatic transition from the Sahara fringe to the fertile plains.
Atlas Film Studios
Immediately after takeoff, look down to see the sprawling sets where famous movies like Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven were filmed.
Jbel Toubkal
The highest peak in North Africa (4,167m) is often visible to the west as you traverse the High Atlas spine.
Berber Villages
Clusters of earthen-red houses clinging to the steep slopes and terraced fields in the deep mountain valleys.
The Haouz Plain
The sharp geographical boundary where the mountains drop off into the vast, flat plains leading toward Marrakesh.
Agricultural Grids
Intricate patterns of olive groves and citrus orchards as the flight nears the coastal Berrechid province.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the western slopes of the Atlas Mountains. In winter and early spring, the left side provides the most dramatic views of snow-capped peaks contrasting with the red desert soil. Ensure your window is clean, as the mountain air is exceptionally clear for photography.
Taourirt Kasbah
A bird's-eye view of the historic 19th-century fortified residence located in the heart of Ouarzazate.
El Mansour Eddahbi Reservoir
A massive, shimmering blue lake that provides a stark contrast to the surrounding arid, rocky landscape.
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
The famously winding road that snakes through the mountains, visible as thin ribbons of asphalt between high peaks.
Phosphate Plateaus
As you head north, look for the unique geological formations and industrial mining areas near Khouribga.
Bouskoura Forest
The 'lung' of Casablanca, a large green forest visible during the final descent into Mohammed V International Airport.
The right side is excellent for seeing the reservoir and the eastern ridges of the Atlas. If you are flying in the early morning, the sun will be on this side, which can cause significant glare, so the left side might be more comfortable for viewing. During the descent into CMN, watch for the industrial heart of Morocco.
Distance: 278 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: OZZ (30.9391002655, -6.909430027010001)
Arrival: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Route Type: Domestic
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