How to get by 4x4 to Tizi n'Tamatert in the High Atlas Mountains?
Tizi n'Tamatert is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,358m (7,736ft) above sea level, located in the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco.
Where is Tizi n'Tamatert?
The pass is located in the western part of the country, within the Ait Mizane Valley.
Is the road to Tizi n'Tamatert unpaved?
The road through the pass is totally unpaved. It’s called P2030. A 4x4 vehicle is required. The curvy and bumpy road comprises narrow parts, steep sections, and dangerous drops.
When is the best time to drive to Tizi n'Tamatert?
Set high in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the road is usually impassable in winters: from November to April there are varying amounts of snow. One of the most beautiful times of year to be in this region is when all the cherry and apple blossoms are flowering in April, and also in late autumn when there are oranges and yellows as the leaves change and fall.
How long is the road to Tizi n'Tamatert?
Starting from Aroumd, the road to the pass is 7.1km (4.41 miles) long.
Is Tizi n'Tamatert worth the drive?
The summit offers views of two valleys, down into the Imane Valley and back down to the Aït Mizane Valley, and overlooks Jbel Oukaimeden (3,200m).
Pic: Benedict Davies
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson