About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Moulay Ali Cherif (ERH) to Mohammed V (CMN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Er-rachidia to Casablanca. The takeoff climb provides more dramatic and sustained scenery with the High Atlas Mountains dominating the view. While the landing approach offers coastal interest, the mountain views during departure are more visually distinctive and geographically significant for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Moulay Ali Cherif in Er-rachidia?
During takeoff from Moulay Ali Cherif (ERH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the High Atlas Mountains immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwest from Er-rachidia, and the right wing offers direct views of the dramatic peaks and ridges that define the eastern High Atlas escarpment. Notable sights include: High Atlas Mountains (eastern range), Ziz River valley below, Anti-Atlas foothills to the south, Tafilalt plain receding eastward.
What can I see when landing at Mohammed V in Casablanca?
When landing at Mohammed V (CMN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Casablanca. The aircraft descends from the southeast, and left-facing windows show the Atlantic coastline, the Casablanca urban sprawl, and the transition from the Moroccan interior to the coastal plain. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Casablanca city and harbor, Casablanca-Settat plain, coastal dunes and beaches.
How long is the flight from Er-rachidia to Casablanca?
The flight from Moulay Ali Cherif (ERH) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Er-rachidia to Casablanca flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the High Atlas range, descending from the eastern plateau toward the Atlantic coastal plain. Notable features include the Atlas ridgeline with its highest peaks (Jbel Ayachi region visible during climb), the transition zone where the mountains give way to the Casablanca-Settat plain, and the gradual descent over agricultural lands toward the coast. The Draa and Oum Er-Rbia river valleys may be visible as green corridors cutting through the terrain during the western portion of the flight.