What are the most spectacular roads in Morocco?

Located in the northern part of Africa, on the edge of continental Europe, Morocco covers an area of 710,850 square kilometers. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the geography of the country includes coastal plains, high mountains and desert.

Known for its rich cultural heritage, the terrain of Morocco is largely mountainous and it is home to some of the most spectacular drives in the world, with roads climbing to high mountain peaks, crossing challenging deserts and running through huge canyons. The most remarkable drives are Gorges du Dades, where you will be driving just 12 inches from the side of the mountain, located in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region and  featured in many commercial spots; The scary road to Tizi n'Test in the High Atlas, a mountain pass at 2,101m (6,893ft) above sea level or A road with dramatic views to Cirque de Jaffar, a natural amphitheatre in the High Atlas. And for those looking for a cinema experience, at the road to Gara de Medouar you’ll feel like James Bond.

Tizi n'Fedhrat is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.145m (7,037ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south-central Morocco.

Route de Tisemlale is a high mountain road located in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. Its highest point is at 1.745m above the sea level.

Tizi Tigdane is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.006m (9,862ft) above the sea level, located in the High Atlas mountain range, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of Morocco. It’s one of the highest mountain passes of Morocco.

Tizi-n-Oulaoun is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.789m (9,150ft) above the sea level, located in Drâa-Tafilalet region of central Morocco. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Morocco. 

Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, the coastal road from Agadir to Essaouira is one of the most beautiful drives in the country and well worth the journey. This road is just a joy to drive along. 

Tizi n’Tirghist is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.633m (8,638ft) above the sea level, located in Béni Mellal-Khénifra region of Morocco. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Seppap Gorge is a very scenic canyon located in Khémisset Province of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region of Morocco.

Tizi n’Tirecht is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.677m (12,063ft) above the sea level, located in Drâa-Tafilalet region of central Morocco, in the Eastern High Atlas in central Morocco. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tizi n’Inouzane is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.626m (8,615ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, in Morocco. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Lac d’Isli is a crater lake at an elevation of 2.313m (7,588ft) above the sea level, located in Midelt Province of central Morocco.

Tizi-n-Taghatine is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.886m (6,187ft) above the sea level, located in the High Atlas mountain range, in Taroudant Province, Souss-Massa, in Morocco.

Tizi Ou Adil is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.968m (9,737ft) above the sea level, located in Drâa-Tafilalet region of central Morocco, in the Eastern High Atlas in central Morocco. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tizi n'Bachkoum is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.700m (5,577ft) above the sea level, located in Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet region, southern Morocco.

Tizi n’Teddi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.751m (9,025ft) above the sea level, located  in central Morocco, in the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Jbel Bouiblane is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.960m (6,430ft) above the sea level, located in Boulemane Province, Fès-Meknès, Morocco.

Oukaïmeden Observatory is a high mountain observatory at an elevation of 2.764m (9,068ft) above the sea level, located in the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region of Morocco, near Jebel Toubkal. It’s one of the highest roads of Morocco.

Tizi n’Tamazrt is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.895m (9,498ft) above the se level, located in Drâa-Tafilalet region of central Morocco. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Tizi n’Oughbar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.237m (7,339ft) above the sea level, located in central Morocco, in the Atlas Mountains.

Located in the west of the Mediterranean Sea, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera is a Spanish rock connected to the Moroccan shore. It is one of seven Spanish enclaves on the northern coast of Morocco, which claims sovereignty over all of them.

Tizi n’Tamtdit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.269m (7,444ft) above the sea level, located in central Morocco, in the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco.

Jebel Ouamenzri is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.583m (8,474ft) above the sea level, located in central Morocco, in Tinghir Province, in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region of Morocco. 

Tizi n’Izdaden is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.832m (9,291ft) above the sea level, located in Drâa-Tafilalet region of central Morocco. It’sone of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Tizi n'Takchtant is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.943m (9,655ft) above the sea level, located in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, in southeastern Morocco. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Tizi n’Illisi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.464m (8,083ft) above the sea level, located in Azilal Province of the Tadla-Azilal region of Morocco. 

Tizi n’Rsas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.785m (9,137ft) above the sea level, located in Béni Mellal-Khénifra region of Morocco. It’s one of the highest roads of the country. The road is extreme, with an average gradient of 17.7%.

Tizi n’Merzidhi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.770m (9,087ft) above the se level, located in Khénifra province in the Moroccan region of Béni Mellal-Khénifra. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Tizi n’Bou Ikhoudene is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.546m (8,353ft) above the sea level, located in Azilal Province of the Tadla-Azilal region of Morocco. 

Aït Tous is a high mountain town at an elevation of 2.493m (8,179ft) above the sea level, located in Azilal Province of the Tadla-Azilal region of Morocco. 

Todgha Gorge is a limestone river canyon located in Tinghir Province, in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region of Morocco.

Tizi'n Tacheddirt is a high mountain pass and a village at an elevation of 2.425m (7,956ft) above the sea level, located in the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region of Morocco. 

Tizi-n-Amarskine is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.985m (6,512ft) above the sea level, located in the High Atlas mountain range, in Azilal Province of the Tadla-Azilal region of Morocco

Jbel Tagdalt is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.246m (10,649ft) above the sea level, located in Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tizi n’Tfenza is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.110m (6,922ft) above the sea level, located in Azilal Province of the Tadla-Azilal region of Morocco.

Tizi n’ Tgourt n’Aït Haddou Ou Amer is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.415m (7,923ft) above the sea level, located in in Midelt Province of central Morocco.

Tizi n’Merekse is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.352m (7,716ft) above the sea level, located in Souss-Massa region of Morocco. 

Tizi n’Oufra is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.523m (8,277ft) above the sea level, located in Souss-Massa region of Morocco. 

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