MXP RAK Malpensa to Menara

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malpensa (MXP) to Menara (RAK)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Marrakech. Although takeoff favors the right (Alps), the landing view from the left—the Anti-Atlas Mountains, Haouz Plain, and Marrakech's palm groves—is more dramatic and visually distinctive. The landing descent offers sharper, closer views of genuine high-altitude landmarks over a longer viewing window.

What can I see during takeoff from Malpensa in Milano?

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Alps during northbound climb-out from Malpensa. The aircraft departs runway 35L/35R heading north initially, then turns west toward the Mediterranean. Right windows frame the snow-capped Alpine peaks and the southern foothills of the Ticino region as the aircraft climbs through 8,000–15,000 feet. Notable sights include: Alps (Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso massif), Lago Maggiore, Po River valley floor, Ticino foothills.

What can I see when landing at Menara in Marrakech?

When landing at Menara (RAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Haouz Plain during descent into Marrakech. The aircraft approaches from the north on a southbound descent, and left windows frame the dramatic mountain ridgelines and the transition from the Atlantic coastal plains to the High Atlas foothills. The city of Marrakech and its surrounding palm groves become visible in the final 5,000 feet. Notable sights include: Anti-Atlas Mountains, Haouz Plain, Menara Gardens and palm groves, Marrakech medina and urban sprawl.

How long is the flight from Milano to Marrakech?

The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Menara (RAK) takes 3h 15m.

What does the Milano to Marrakech flight path pass over?

Mediterranean Sea crossing (Ligurian and Balearic basins), Provence coastline and Rhône delta, Pyrenees Mountains (distant, far left on westbound track), Spanish Meseta plateau, Sierra Morena mountains in southern Spain, Strait of Gibraltar region, Atlas Mountains foothills approaching Morocco