Sliding roof for vehicles with at least one panel which is guided adjustably in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is intended for the optional closing or at least partial uncovering of at least one roof opening made in the fixed roof of the vehicle. An adjusting device is provided for adjusting the panel concerned in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. This adjusting device is arranged above the panel in order to engage from above on the panel (Fig. 1). <IMAGE>