Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kasbah Taourirt
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
T
HE N9 HIGHWAY RUNS FROM
Marrakech south over the Atlas Mountains,
crossing the country's highest pass. On the other side, it then descends
down to the town of Ouarzazate, considered to be the gateway to the Sahara.
Along this route, you will come across some interesting sights, including the
the kasbahs of Telouet and Aït Benhaddou (off the main road). From start to
finish, the route is 196 km (122 miles) on a good road. However, there are
some tortuous stretches that demand careful driving; as a result, the journey
invariably takes nearly four hours. Travellers can arrange for a
grand taxi
or
hire a car. Alternatively, several Ouarzazate buses travel this route daily from
Marrakech's main bus station. Supratours runs daily trips to Ouarzazate.
Left
Vehicles navigating the meandering road over the pass
Right
Ouarzazate
Sights
1
Aït Ourir
2
Taddert
3
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
4
Kasbah Telouet
5
Aït Benhaddou
6
Kasbah Tiffoultoute
7
Ouarzazate
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Kasbah Taourirt
9
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