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RTM → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Strait of Gibraltar crossing and the scenic Atlantic coastline of Morocco during the descent.
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Bay of Biscay
The vast expanse where the French coast meets the rugged cliffs of Northern Spain.
Meseta Central
The golden, high-altitude plateau of central Spain, often featuring Madrid in the distance.
Strait of Gibraltar
The spectacular narrow passage where the pillars of Hercules bring Europe and Africa together.
Atlantic Morocco
Long stretches of sandy beaches and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Marrakech Palmery
Thousands of palm trees and red-earth architecture visible just before touchdown.
The right side is unbeatable for the Strait of Gibraltar crossing; you can see the Rock of Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast simultaneously. For afternoon flights, this side experiences beautiful sunsets over the Atlantic as the plane heads south-southwest toward Marrakech.
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Central Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the highest jagged peaks separating France and Spain.
Spanish Mediterranean
Aerial views of the eastern Spanish coastline and the turquoise Balearic Sea.
Sierra Nevada
The snow-capped summits of Mulhacén, the highest point in mainland Spain.
Rif Mountains
The rugged, green-to-brown transition of northern Morocco's mountain range.
High Atlas Range
A massive wall of red rock and snow that provides a stunning backdrop to Marrakech.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun at your back, which perfectly illuminates the textures of the Atlas Mountains. It is also the best side for seeing the transition from the lush European landscape to the arid beauty of North Africa.
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Get eSIMs for MoroccoDistance: 2,480 km (1,541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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