Tizi-n-Tichka

Winding through the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco from southeast of Marrakesh to Ouarzazate, Tizi-n-Tichka (Difficult Path) offers one of the nation’s most dramatic and hair-raising drives. This high mountain pass offers stunning views of the Atlas Mountains around every hairpin turn — and there are plenty of them. Built by the French for military use in 1936, the road follows Route Nationale 9 and reaches an altitude of 7,415 feet (2,260 meters).

Practical Info

Tizi-n-Tichka typically stays open throughout the year, but be aware that snowfall can cause unexpected closures from November to March.