A Memorable Road Trip to Tizi Tanbdout in the Atlas Mountains

Tizi Tanbdout is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,919m (6,295ft) above sea level, located in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of Morocco.

Tizi Tanbdout

How long is the road through Tizi Tanbdout?

Set high in the Atlas Mountains, the road to the summit is mostly paved. It’s called P1506. The pass is 75.6 km (47 miles) long, running north-south from Tizi n'Tichka to Tabourahte.

How challenging is the road to Tizi Tanbdout?

Tucked away in the central part of the country, plan about 2 hours to complete the drive due to its hundreds of curves and hairpin turns in the mountains. Some parts of the road are unprotected by guardrails and have dangerous drop-offs.
Pic: Stephan Lilje