Tizi n’Tichka Pass & Atlas Day Hike — Telouet
A walk across the High Atlas at the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), Morocco’s highest paved road, exploring Amazigh villages, a nomad shepherd camp and dramatic mountain panoramas on both sides of the Atlas watershed.
Duration: 1 Day · Difficulty: Easy – Moderate · Max altitude: 2,260 m · Distance: 9 km · Group size: 1–12 · From: €85 per person
Highlights
- Walk at the High Atlas watershed at 2,260 m
- Amazigh shepherd villages above the pass
- Panoramic views north to Marrakech and south to the pre-Sahara
- Ancient route of the trans-Atlas trading caravans
- Optional visit to Telouet kasbah of Thami El Glaoui
Itinerary
Day 1 — Tizi n’Tichka pass walk
Drive to the Tizi n’Tichka pass, walk along the ridge above the road through Amazigh shepherd hamlets to a panoramic saddle with views on both sides of the Atlas, share a mountain lunch and return via the optional Telouet kasbah.
Marrakech → Marrakech · 3–4 hrs walking · 9 km · gain +350 m · Meals: Lunch · Sleep: Return to Marrakech
What’s included
- Local guide
- Mountain lunch
- Private transfers
- Bottled water
Why choose this trek
The Tichka pass is the highest road in Morocco and the gateway between two worlds. Walking above it shows you a landscape most visitors only glimpse through a car window.
Fitness & preparation
Easy to moderate; mountain ridge walking at altitude with some ascent.
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