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ZRH → RAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Menara Airport (Marrakech)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Swiss Alps upon departure and a dramatic view of the Strait of Gibraltar and the High Atlas Mountains as you arrive in Morocco.
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Swiss Alps
Spectacular views of the Jungfrau and Eiger peaks shortly after departing from Zurich.
French Prealps
The rugged terrain of the Vercors and Chartreuse massifs as you head south over France.
Sierra Nevada
Glances of Mulhacén, the highest peak in mainland Spain, near the city of Granada.
Strait of Gibraltar
The iconic meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean between two continents.
High Atlas Range
Majestic snow-capped peaks forming a backdrop to Marrakech during the final approach.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct southern sun glare. Keep your window shade up for the first 20 minutes to see the Swiss peaks and the final 30 minutes for the dramatic crossing into Africa. If the flight arrives from the north, the left side often gets a stunning banking view of the Koutoubia Mosque and the red city walls.
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Swiss Lakes
Aerial views of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug immediately after takeoff.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic landscape of central France featuring unique dome-shaped hills.
Pyrenees
The massive natural wall of mountains separating France from the Iberian Peninsula.
Spanish Meseta
The high altitude, arid plateau of central Spain with its unique golden and red hues.
Atlantic Coastline
Views of the Moroccan coast near Casablanca and Safi as the plane turns inland.
The right side is perfect for catching the sunset if your flight is in the late afternoon. It provides the best perspective of the rugged Pyrenees. Be aware that during mid-day flights, the sun will be on this side for the majority of the journey, which can make photography difficult due to glare.
Book Hotels in MarrakechDistance: 2,255 km (1,401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Route Type: International
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