Morocco, High Atlas
A colonial era mountain road with hundreds of unguarded bends over the High Atlas.
Length
180 km
In miles
111.8 mi
Driving time
5 hr 38 min
Atlas rating
9.5 / 10
The run
Marrakech to Taroudant, following the R203. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow can close the pass, narrow with no barriers
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 28 March 2026
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