Across the High Atlas from Marrakesh to the kasbahs of Ouarzazate. That is what Tizi n'Tichka Pass promises, and it delivers. At about 125 miles (201 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1–2 days, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Marrakesh to Ouarzazate.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Marrakesh
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Marrakesh is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Tizi n'Tichka summit. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Tizi n'Tichka and Aït Benhaddou. Each one makes a natural break, and Aït Benhaddou sits close to the middle if you want to split the drive with a night's sleep.
Do not miss Aït Benhaddou.
Arriving in Ouarzazate
Save energy for the final stretch: Telouet Kasbah is still ahead.
By the end you will have seen Tizi n'Tichka summit, Aït Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbah, and you will understand why Tizi n'Tichka Pass belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is March–May or September–November. Plan on 1–2 days so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
