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XCR → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Châlons-Vatry Airport (Chalons) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic landmarks on this route, including the central Pyrenees, the Rock of Gibraltar, and a dramatic perspective of the High Atlas mountains during the descent into Marrakech.
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Massif Central
View the ancient volcanic landscape and rolling plateaus of central France.
Central Pyrenees
High-altitude view of the snow-capped border peaks between France and Spain.
Madrid Environs
The sprawling urban expanse of the Spanish capital as you transit the Meseta.
Rock of Gibraltar
The famous limestone monolith and the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Rif Mountains
The rugged, often green northern mountain range of Morocco near the Mediterranean coast.
High Atlas Range
A stunning panoramic view of North Africa's highest peaks just before landing.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. About halfway through the flight, look for the Strait of Gibraltar; it's a brief but spectacular sight. If flying in winter or spring, the contrast between the snowy Atlas mountains and the red Marrakech soil is most vivid from this side.
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Atlantic Horizon
Distant views of the Bay of Biscay as you fly south over western France.
Western Pyrenees
The lush, green slopes where the mountains meet the Basque country.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, arid golden plains of the Iberian interior.
Strait of Gibraltar
Views looking out toward the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.
Moroccan Coastline
Views of the shoreline near Tangier and Rabat as you enter Moroccan airspace.
Haouz Plain
The arid red landscapes and palm groves surrounding Marrakech during final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights as it captures the sunset over the Atlantic. During descent, look for the 'Koutoubia Mosque' minaret rising above the medina. Keep an eye out for the distinct change in soil color from the brown of Spain to the deep red of the Marrakech region.
Book Hotels in MarrakechDistance: 2,167 km (1,347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min
Departure: XCR (48.7733333333, 4.206111111)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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