About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Menara (RAK) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marrakech to Paris. The left seat delivers the dramatic High Atlas departure view with Jebel Toubkal, which is one of the most visually striking takeoff panoramas in North Africa. The landing view from the right is good but Paris from approach altitude is a relatively common sight. The Atlas Mountains make the left seat the overall winner for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Menara in Marrakech?
During takeoff from Menara (RAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. RAK typically departs on runway 10 (eastward) or 28 (westward). On a northbound flight to Paris, aircraft usually depart runway 10 heading east then turn north, putting the High Atlas Mountains on the left (south) side. The snow-capped peaks of Jebel Toubkal at 4,167m are clearly visible from the left window during climb-out. Notable sights include: Jebel Toubkal and the High Atlas range to the south, the Haouz Plain spreading north toward Marrakech city, the medina and Koutoubia Mosque district visible below during the turn, the Tensift River valley cutting westward across the plain.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG typically uses runways oriented roughly 09/27 or 08/26. Arriving from the south, aircraft on approach to CDG's southern runways track over the Ile-de-France region with Paris city center visible to the right (south) of the flight path. The right seat gives a clear view of central Paris including the Seine river bends and the Eiffel Tower district. Notable sights include: Central Paris and the Seine river meanders, the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars visible as a distinctive iron structure, the La Defense business district tower cluster to the west of Paris, the Bois de Boulogne forest patch west of the city.
How long is the flight from Marrakech to Paris?
The flight from Menara (RAK) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Marrakech to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north over the Moroccan interior and crosses the Strait of Gibraltar or the western Mediterranean near the Spanish coast. Over Spain the Sierra Nevada and later the Meseta Central plateau are visible. Crossing the Pyrenees the aircraft passes over southern France, with the Massif Central highlands visible to the east and the broad Loire Valley farmland below before descending into the Paris basin.