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RAK → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Menara Airport (Marrakech) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of geological wonders, starting with the High Atlas Mountains at takeoff, the iconic Rock of Gibraltar mid-flight, and a dramatic crossing of the Pyrenees before landing.
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High Atlas Mountains
Spectacular views of snow-capped North African peaks immediately after departure from Marrakech.
Rock of Gibraltar
A clear perspective of the famous monolith and the narrow passage between Africa and Europe.
Central Meseta
The deep ochre and red tones of the high Spanish plateau and the Sierra de Guadarrama.
The Pyrenees
A breathtaking crossing of the jagged mountain border separating the Iberian Peninsula from France.
Landes Forest
The geometric patterns of Europe's largest maritime pine forest during the descent into Bordeaux.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Atlas and Pyrenees ranges. The Pyrenees crossing is the highlight; it usually occurs 30-40 minutes before arrival, so stay alert as the landscape turns from dry brown to lush green.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Aerial views of Morocco's coastline including the sprawl of Casablanca and the capital, Rabat.
Strait Gateway
The transition point where the Mediterranean Sea opens into the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Iberian Plains
The agricultural patchwork and river valleys of western Spain and the Extremadura region.
Côte d'Argent
The long, sandy beaches of the French Silver Coast as the plane enters the Bay of Biscay area.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic. During the first 30 minutes, you can often spot the Hassan II Mosque's minaret in Casablanca if visibility is clear.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 1,602 km (995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: International
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