Where is Tizi n’Ait Hamad?
Morocco, africa
26.8 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure awaits in Morocco's Drâa-Tafilalet region! I just tackled Tizi n’Ait Hamad (also known as Tizi el Fougani or Tizi-n-Ait Hamed) and let me tell you, it's a stunner. This high mountain pass sits way up there, one of the highest roads you'll find in Morocco. Find it south of… well, everything, really! Just look for the radio transmitter at the top – you can't miss it.
The climb from Alemdoun is a solid 26.8 km (16.65 miles), a real journey. Be warned, this road is narrow, steep, and winds through a dramatic gorge. It's quite a climb, but trust me, the views are worth it. I'm talking seriously epic scenery. Oh, and a heads-up: while they're working on paving it, it's still a bit rough in sections. And definitely avoid it in the snowy months – the High Atlas mountains can get pretty intense.
Road Details
- Country
- Morocco
- Continent
- africa
- Length
- 26.8 km
- Difficulty
- hard
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