Ziz Gorges: A Comprehensive Travel Guide
Morocco, africa
55.4 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through Morocco's Drâa-Tafilalet region, specifically the Errachidia Province. You're about to dive into the Gorges du Ziz, a canyon carved by the Ziz River. Trust me, this is epic!
You’ll be twisting and turning along National Route 13 (N13), a fully paved but oh-so-challenging road tucked into the Eastern High Atlas. Think countless hairpin turns, dramatic cliffs looming over you, and scenery that'll make your jaw drop. Seriously, even in a sturdy Unimog, it feels narrow at times! Keep your eyes peeled for those bus drivers—they can be a bit… enthusiastic… when overtaking.
This 55.4 km (34.42 miles) stretch runs from Errachidia to Kerrandou, and the real highlight is between the Legionnaire’s Tunnel (built way back in the 30s!) and the dam of Barrage Al-Hassan Addakhil (hello, stunning lake!).
Expect mind-blowing views of the Ziz River's upper course, a totally dramatic landscape. There are plenty of viewpoints and picnic spots to pull over and soak it all in. Trust me, you’ll want to!
Where is it?
Ziz Gorges: A Comprehensive Travel Guide is located in Morocco (africa). Coordinates: 31.2362, -6.8773
Road Details
- Country
- Morocco
- Continent
- africa
- Length
- 55.4 km
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 31.2362, -6.8773
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