The left side wins on both ends of the flight: it catches the Seine valley near Paris on departure and, more importantly, delivers a dramatic view of the High Atlas Mountains during the final approach into Marrakech, while the right side is dominated by the comparatively featureless Atlantic coastline and open water.
Flight Path
Route crosses the Pyrenees foothills near the France-Spain border, then the central Spanish plateau (Meseta), before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar region into Morocco.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTDeparting CDG and turning south, the left side offers glimpses of the Seine valley and Paris's eastern suburbs before the route heads toward central France, while the right side mostly shows flat farmland with little variation.
Landing at RAK
LEFTRAK typically lands on runway 28, approaching from the east and touching down heading west, which puts the Atlas Mountains squarely on the left side of the aircraft during final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Menara (RAK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Marrakech. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: it catches the Seine valley near Paris on departure and, more importantly, delivers a dramatic view of the High Atlas Mountains during the final approach into Marrakech, while the right side is dominated by the comparatively featureless Atlantic coastline and open water.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CDG and turning south, the left side offers glimpses of the Seine valley and Paris's eastern suburbs before the route heads toward central France, while the right side mostly shows flat farmland with little variation. Notable sights include: Seine river bends, Paris eastern suburbs, Marne valley farmland.
What can I see when landing at Menara in Marrakech?
When landing at Menara (RAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. RAK typically lands on runway 28, approaching from the east and touching down heading west, which puts the Atlas Mountains squarely on the left side of the aircraft during final descent. Notable sights include: High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech's Jbel Toubkal foothills, palm groves and red-walled medina outskirts.
How long is the flight from Paris to Marrakech?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Menara (RAK) takes 3h 15m.
What does the Paris to Marrakech flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Pyrenees foothills near the France-Spain border, then the central Spanish plateau (Meseta), before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar region into Morocco.