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RAK → CMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Menara Airport (Marrakech) to Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the receding High Atlas Mountains during departure and a better angle of the inland agricultural patterns and the Jbilets hills.
High Atlas Mountains
Stunning views of the snow-capped peaks including Mount Toubkal visible behind the aircraft.
Jbilets Hills
Dark, rugged rock formations that provide a stark contrast to the surrounding desert plains.
Berrechid Plains
The 'breadbasket' of Morocco, featuring a colorful patchwork of cereal crops and agriculture.
Oum Er-Rbia River
A major Moroccan river that winds through the central plains toward the coast.
Hassan II Mosque
During specific northern landing patterns, the world's second-tallest minaret can be spotted on the horizon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the High Atlas range behind you. This side offers the best geographic variety, transitioning from desert-like hills to fertile green plains. Use a window seat behind the wing for the best panoramic photos of the landscape.
Marrakech Palmeraie
View of the vast palm groves on the northern edge of Marrakech immediately after takeoff.
Tensift River
A winding riverbed that cuts through the arid landscape as you head north.
Atlantic Horizon
On very clear days, the distant blue haze of the Atlantic Ocean is visible to the west.
Bouskoura Forest
A large woodland area of eucalyptus and pine trees marking the approach to Casablanca.
Casablanca Suburbs
The rapid urbanization and industrial zones of Nouaceur surrounding the airport.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the 'Red City' architecture during the initial climb. If the flight path takes a coastal approach, you might catch a glimpse of the El Jadida coastline in the distance.
Distance: 200 km (124 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Arrival: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Route Type: Domestic
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