Morocco, High Atlas
The rebuilt main Atlas crossing, wide fast sweepers to the edge of the Sahara.
Length
196 km
In miles
121.8 mi
Driving time
6 hr 8 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Marrakech to Ouarzazate, following the N9. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Occasional winter snow closure
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 31 May 2026
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