Blasted through the mountains by the French in the late 1920s, the awe-inspiring road over the Tizi n'Test pass (2092m) was the first modern route linking Marrakesh with the Sous plain. The pass is full of hair-raising hairpin bends and offer one of the most exhilarating panoramic drives in this country. But to get there we were sneaking through the great hammada (stony desert) to the Taliouine, the African centre of red gold - saffron. This is also Argan Contry with abundance of frizzy argan trees, beloved of local goats and international chefs, growing near the road. Passing through Tizi n'Test, on the norther side we have come across stunning Tinmal Mosque. The village's Almohad-era mosque was built in 1156 and is not used longer for prayers. Thanks to that as otherwise we would not be able to get in and enjoy amazing architecture - arches, carved cedar ceilings and massive doors. Finally we have reached Toubkal National Park and we were heading towards Imlil village where we have planned to spend next two nights. Imlil is perfect starting point to trek up to Jebel Toubkal , the highest mountain in North Africa - 4167m. As we were approaching the village we could see mighty peak rising on the horizon...
Tizi n Test Pass, a breath taking drive through the High Atlas Mountains Morocco
helped us discover the famous - or infamous - Tizi n Test Pass, a breath taking drive through the High Atlas Mountains Morocco . A breathtaking drive snakes through the fantastic scenery to an incredible 2092 metres. Dont miss visiting Tinmal mosque on the way - its only one of two open to non muslims in Morocco.
If you want to experience the Tizi n Test and Tinmal mosque in safe and competent hands, then we recommend you contact Morocco Explorers by visiting their website morocco-explorers.com
Morocco Explorers operate tours and holidays to the must see attractions and then beyond so you can experience authentic local culture and truly outstanding landscapes. Their unique concept allows you to escape the tourist trail or as they say dont be a tourist - be an explorer. We at the Morocco Tourist Guide did and we have the videos to prove it!
Tin Mal Trek - Atlas Mountain Day Trek
5 to 6 hour walk from Ijoukak to Tin Mal Mosque and beyond
Ford crossing on Octagonal Mosque route
Running in the lee of Morocco's High Atlas mountains
La Mosquée Tinmel
La Mosquée Tinmel
Spel in Tin Mel
in oude moskee
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شباب دار اكيماخ
Amoureux de Tinmel
Ouirgane. ويركان مراكش
mosquée tinmel
Tinmel (en tamazight : Tinml ⵜⵉⵏⵎⵍ), Tinml qui veut dire école en tamazight, est une ancienne bourgade berbère du xie siècle située dans le Haut Atlasmarocain à 100 km au sud de Marrakech. Elle est connue pour être la ville d'origine des Almohades et le point de départ de leurs campagnes militaires contre la dynastie almoravide.
19 septembre 2017
Ahwach ikhodamn bimonasaba l3ars
ويرڭـــان من أجمل المناطق السياحية بإقليم الحوز. Ouirgane