How to drive the unpaved road to Tizi Ou Adil in central Morocco?

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

Tizi Ou Adil

Is the road to Tizi Ou Adil unpaved?

Located in the central part of the country, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. 4x4 vehicle required. It’s not an easy drive, with narrow parts and steep sections. It features many dangerous drops. The pass is the starting point to reach the massive Jbel Ayachi.

How long is the road to Tizi Ou Adil?

Starting from Taaraarte, the road to the summit is 16.1 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 829 m and the average gradient is 5.14%.

Is the road to Tizi Ou Adil open year-round?

Set high in the Eastern High Atlas, the road climbs up to 3.223m (10,574ft) west and 3.040m (9973ft), north to the pass. The pass remains snow-covered and cold late into the year.  Snow remains on most of the peaks until late May or early June.
Pic: Alberto Pedrotti

 

 

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