The Tizi-n-Test road is a winding route that departs from Marrakech and connects to Taroudant, impassable for trucks. It is lightly traveled and the circuit spans approximately two hundred kilometers. It is a narrow asphalt road requiring caution. It allows you to cross the Atlas through a mountain pass at 2,092 meters of altitude. The road may be closed to traffic in winter due to snowfall. This circuit will allow you to discover the diverse and magnificent landscapes of the High Atlas with its rustic villages and cultivated lands. 

When you leave Marrakech to take the Tizi-n-Test road, you will follow routes S 507 then S 501 towards Taroudant. You will travel along roads that traverse the countryside leaving Marrakech and pass by wheat fields and olive groves. Water flows from the mountains to irrigate these lands, proving essential for operating small mills to produce flour. The mills are constructed in adobe. 

The first village you will encounter is Tahanaout, situated at 995 meters of altitude. This village marks the first mountain ranges of the Atlas. Next, the road continues through the gorges of Moulay Brahim and opens onto Asni, a small village located at 1,150 meters of altitude. You will be able to admire its pleasant valley, traversed by the Oued Nfiss which provides favorable cultivation. The valley is overlooked by Toubkal, the highest point of the Atlas. 

Continuing on the Tizi-n-Test road, you can take a break at the village of Ouirgane. This will be the moment to dine at one of two restaurants, the Sanglier qui Fume or la Roseraie. You will enjoy a well-deserved flavorful meal while admiring the spectacle of abundant flora around you. You will then resume your journey along the clear waters of the wadi. You will pass through several small villages nestled in the mountains, blending with the red color of the rocks. Vegetation becomes scarcer. You will spot some abandoned kasbahs such as Talaat n'Yakoub, and on your right, the mosque of Tin Mal will appear before you. It deserves a brief stop to visit. It is one of the rare mosques where non-Muslims can enter. It has been restored, though it is not yet a place of active prayer. It is imposing, and its architecture and decoration are magnificent. You will not regret the short detour. 

A small detour on the Tizi-n-Test road, and you will spot the Kasbah of Tagoundaft at 1,600 meters of altitude. Continuing your journey, you reach the pass of Tizi-n-Test at an altitude of 2,092 meters. You will have a superb view over the Souss valley.

After enjoying this magical moment, you will need to resume the Tizi-n-Test road to descend toward Taroudant, leaving the road on your right that leads to Ouarzazate. Before arriving, you will descend via the winding road to the Souss plain. You will traverse valleys occupied by villages, and on the mountainsides you will be surprised to see diverse crops. The Oued Souss extends into the plains to replenish the water table, reaching depths of up to thirty meters. Thanks to this water table, crops are rich and varied. You will discover, among others, orange trees, lemon trees, various vegetables, olive groves, and wheat fields. The population occupying these plains is composed mainly of Berbers. After completing this lovely journey, you will arrive at your destination, Taroudant.

The Tizi-n-Test road is a winding route departing from Marrakech and connecting to Taroudant, impassable for trucks. It is lightly traveled and the circuit spans approximately two hundred kilometers. It is a narrow asphalt road requiring caution. It allows you to cross the Atlas through a mountain pass at 2,092 meters of altitude. The road may be closed to traffic in winter due to snowfall. This circuit will allow you to discover the diverse and magnificent landscapes of the High Atlas with its rustic villages and cultivated lands. It is a beautiful drive by car or bus. You will pass through typical places, magnificent landscapes, countryside and fields stretching to the horizon. A moment of relaxation, peace, and memories to take home. You can take the opportunity to visit Taroudant, a city rich in history, surrounded by ochre-colored ramparts, and you can stroll around the Medina to admire its local craftsmanship and beautifully crafted silver jewelry. Taroudant is also renowned for its decorated stone objects, carpets, and sheepskins. You will walk through the streets of the city, take a break in the cafés lining the alleys to refresh yourself and savor the charming character of this town. The Tizi-n-Test road, an itinerary full of surprises.