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TUF → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport (Tours) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic experience, particularly during the descent into Marrakech where the High Atlas Mountains provide a stunning backdrop, alongside better views of the Mediterranean entrance at the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Loire Valley Estates
Aerial views of the historic chateaux and the winding river system immediately following departure from Tours.
Pyrenees Peaks
A crossing over the rugged mountain range separating France and Spain, featuring jagged ridges and deep valleys.
Castilian Plateau
The vast, sun-drenched Meseta Central of Spain with its distinctive red-earth agricultural patterns.
Rock of Gibraltar
A strategic view of the iconic limestone monolith and the narrow passage between Europe and Africa.
High Atlas Mountains
Spectacular views of North Africa's highest peaks, often snow-capped, during the final approach into Marrakech.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Pyrenees and the Atlas Mountains. The view of the Strait of Gibraltar is clearest about 40 minutes before landing. Watch for the change from European green to African ochre landscapes as you cross the Mediterranean.
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Atlantic Coastline
Lengthy views of the French silver coast and the Bay of Biscay's expansive blue waters.
Dune of Pilat
On clear western flight paths, Europe's tallest sand dune is visible near the Arcachon Basin.
Galician Horizon
The distant, mist-covered mountains of Northwest Spain as the aircraft tracks south.
Doñana National Park
The sprawling marshes and dunes of the Guadalquivir delta visible as you approach the southern Spanish coast.
Casablanca Coast
The Moroccan shoreline and the urban sprawl of Casablanca or Rabat appearing as the plane makes landfall in Africa.
Select the right side if flying during the late afternoon to enjoy a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers better views of the Moroccan coastline and the modern urban architecture of the coastal cities before the aircraft turns inland toward the desert plains of Marrakech.
Book Hotels in MarrakechDistance: 1,911 km (1,187 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: TUF (47.4322013855, 0.727605998516)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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