The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the High Atlas Range
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the High Atlas Range and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
We were here in a jeep in 2010. A really beautiful road and I've often thought about coming here again by bike. The Valee du dades (quasi “date valley”) and …
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The High Atlas is the highest mountain in North Africa with peaks over 4000m high. The Tizi n'Tichka is one of the two major passes over the main ridge of …
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The Tizi n'Toubkal, also called the South Col, is located almost 4,000 meters above sea level, less than 800 meters from the Toubkal summit. From here there is the possibility …
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Here you are at the Tizi N'Test pass!
It will have been necessary to leave Ouirgane quite early to arrive after more than 72 kilometers of a very gradual ascent …
It will have been necessary to leave Ouirgane quite early to arrive after more than 72 kilometers of a very gradual ascent …
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Nice views either side of the col, lots of tea houses and cafes at the top if you need a top up.
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Very tough kilometers up to the top of the pass. It is very steep here and with a packed bike this probably means walking with the bike. The real surprise, …
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This descent was smooth, deserted and incredibly beautiful at dusk, the red of the rock is highlighted by the fading sun, and there are fantastic views as you freewheel madly …
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Lovely climb, very gradual and wide. A few too many tourists, so aim for late in the day.
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A small ski resort in the Atlas mountains with 4 chairlifts. The season here runs late so best to go from February onward to ensure snow. There are a few …
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It is now a real road. There is no longer a track
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