Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madrid to Tanger. The right side (Tangier approach) scores significantly higher due to the dramatic Rif Mountains, the visually striking Strait of Gibraltar crossing, and Tangier's scenic harbor approach. While Madrid's departure is moderately interesting, the central Spanish plateau dominates most of the flight with flat, repetitive terrain. The landing sequence on the right side provides far superior scenery and geographic drama.

During takeoff from Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Madrid's urban sprawl and surrounding plateau terrain provide moderate interest during climb-out. The city's grid pattern and the Guadarrama Mountains to the northwest offer some visual structure, though the landscape quickly becomes monotonous central Spanish plains. Notable sights include: Madrid city center and suburbs, Guadarrama Mountains (northwest), Tagus River valley, central Meseta plateau.

When landing at Ibn Batouta (TNG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tangier's approach offers superior scenery: the Strait of Gibraltar narrows dramatically, the Rif Mountains dominate the landscape with steep, rugged terrain, and the Mediterranean coastline with its distinctive white cliffs and harbor create a visually compelling finale. The contrast between African mountains and European coast across the strait is striking. Notable sights include: Rif Mountains (steep, forested ridges), Strait of Gibraltar (narrow water passage), Tangier's white medina and harbor, Cape Spartel headland.

The flight from Barajas (MAD) to Ibn Batouta (TNG) takes 1h 15m.

Central Spanish plateau (flat, agricultural), Sierra Morena mountains (low ridges, southern Spain), Guadalquivir River valley, transition from Spanish interior to Andalusian coastal plains, Strait of Gibraltar narrowing, Rif Mountains rising steeply