- Distance: Approx. 40 km
- Duration: Two days
- Start: Tizi-n-Tichka
- End: Telouet
- Difficulty: Moderate
The Tichka Plateau Traverse is a two-day trek covering around 40 km and set in the dramatic Atlas Mountains of Morocco. A moderate hike, it offers breathtaking panoramas and a unique insight into Berber life.
The route begins at Tizi-n-Tichka, the highest major mountain pass in North Africa, ending in Telouet, a small village with a historic Kasbah. The trail unveils an otherworldly landscape of stark, sun-baked mountains dotted with green valleys, winding rivers, and small Berber villages.
The traverse explores the wide-open expanse of the Tichka Plateau, noted for its sparse vegetation and lunar-like vistas. If you like solitude, this hike is perfect, as the high plateau is one of the most remote areas in the Atlas Mountains. The trek finishes with a visit to the Kasbah of Telouet, a palace once owned by a powerful feudal lord. Accommodation ranges from camping under the stars to local gîtes.
At a glance
Destinations
Atlas Mountains
Activity
Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, CulturePhysical Level
Moderate
Season
January - December
Duration
2 days
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