How to drive the difficult road to Tislit Lake in Morocco?

Lac de Tislit is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.270m (7,447ft) above sea level, located in Morocco.

Lac de Tislit

Where is Tislit Lake?

The lake is located on the boundary between Béni Mellal and Midelt provinces, in the central part of the country, within the Haut Atlas Oriental National Park.

Is the road to Tislit Lake paved?

Set high in the High Atlas, the road to the lake is mostly paved, with a short unpaved section that is very demanding, with dangerous drops. It’s called R317.

How long is the road to Tislit Lake?

The road to the lake is 30.5 km (18.9 miles) long, running north-south from Ouaourioud (Béni Mellal Province) to Imilchil (in Midelt Province). A minor gravel road north of the lake climbs up to Lac d’Isli, a crater lake at an elevation of 2.313m (7,588ft) above sea level.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: Mohamed Al AMOURI