About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Menara (RAK) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marrakech to Newark. Left side wins at both ends of the flight — the High Atlas on departure and the New York Harbor approach on landing. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers the two most dramatic geographic moments of the journey.
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's primary departure runway 10/28 — when departing eastward on runway 10, a left-side seat faces north toward the High Atlas Mountains, which rise dramatically above the Haouz Plain just south of Marrakech. The snow-capped peaks of Jebel Toubkal (4,167m) and surrounding ridges are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest. Notable sights include: High Atlas Mountains with Jebel Toubkal, the Haouz Plain and Marrakech medina below, the Tensift River valley, and the city's distinctive red-ochre urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching EWR from the east or southeast on runway 22L/22R, a left-side seat faces southeast toward Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor as the aircraft descends over New Jersey. The Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge are all clearly visible on the left side during final approach. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center, Hudson River, New York Harbor and Upper Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
How long is the flight from Marrakech to Newark?
The flight from Menara (RAK) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Marrakech to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest from Marrakech, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and the southern Iberian Peninsula, then out over the North Atlantic. Mid-flight passes well south of Iceland and Greenland. The flight crosses the Canadian Maritime provinces — Nova Scotia and possibly the Gulf of St. Lawrence — before descending over New England and the New York metro area. The Atlantic crossing offers occasional views of cloud formations and, rarely, icebergs at higher latitudes.