A paved road to Col du Zad in the Middle Atlas
Col du Zad is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.184m (7,165ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Fès-Meknès and Drâa-Tafilalet regions, in Morocco.
Is Col du Zad paved?
Set high in the Middle Atlas mountain range, the road to the summit is fully paved. It’s called Route N13. The road is pretty steep in parts. In the vicinity of the pass you can still find the remains of a huge cedar forest. Located in an area with a harsh climate, the road is open to traffic throughout the year, but may be closed for short periods in winter when the weather is bad.
How long is Col du Zad?
The pass is 58.8 km (36.53 miles) long, running north-south from Timahdite, a town in Ifrane Province, Fès-Meknès to Zaida, a town in Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet.
Pic: SOUFIANE HOURY