An unforgettable off-road journey through ancient kasbahs, golden palmeraies, and the desert wilderness of the Drâa-Tafilalet region.
Off-road riding through the landscapes of Tinejdad, Southern Morocco
At Tinejdad Auberge, we believe the best way to discover a land is to ride through it. That is why we are proud to introduce our newest adventure activity: a full-day Moto Excursion through the most breathtaking landscapes and living history of the Drâa-Tafilalet region.
Nestled between the High Atlas Mountains and the edge of the Sahara, Tinejdad is one of Morocco’s best-kept secrets — a land where thousand-year-old kasbahs rise from red earth, oases burst with date palms, and every trail leads to a new discovery. Our moto excursion is designed to bring you face-to-face with all of it.
“We don’t just show you the landscape — we take you into it. On a moto, you feel every stone, every breeze, every moment of this extraordinary place.”
What We Prepare for You
Every detail of the experience is carefully arranged so you can focus entirely on the ride, the views, and the culture. Here is what is included:
Premium Off-Road Motos
Fully maintained, powerful machines suited for all terrain — rocky pistes, sandy desert flats, and oasis trails. Helmet, gloves and protective gear included for every rider.
Expert Local Guides
Born and raised in Tinejdad, our guides don’t just navigate — they share the legends, the history, and the hidden secrets of the ksour that no guidebook captures.
Ferkla Oasis & Palmeraie
Ride through the lush heart of one of Morocco’s largest oases. Pause to taste fresh dates grown by families who have tended these palms for generations.
Traditional Mint Tea Welcome
Every excursion begins and ends with the Moroccan ceremony of hospitality — sweet mint tea poured with flair, alongside freshly baked msemen and local honey.
Authentic Berber Tajine Lunch
A slow-cooked meal prepared by a local family in a traditional ksar courtyard — lamb, preserved lemon, olives, and bread from a clay oven.
Iconic Photo Stops
We know every golden-hour viewpoint — kasbah walls glowing at sunset, canyon panoramas, and desert horizons that seem to go on forever.
Discovering the Kasbahs of Tinejdad
The region around Tinejdad is a living museum of earthen architecture. Our moto route threads through the most remarkable kasbahs and ksour (fortified villages) in the Drâa-Tafilalet — each one a chapter in the story of the Amazigh people who built this civilisation.
- 01 Kasbah El Khorbat: One of the finest restored kasbahs in Southern Morocco — a 17th-century fortress housing a museum of Berber jewellery, traditional costumes and local life. Our guides bring its history to life with stories of the merchants and warriors who once walked these corridors.
- 02 Ksar Asrir: A magnificent fortified village perched above the palmeraie, where original earthen walls still stand as testimony to centuries of communal living. Walk through narrow alleyways beneath carved wooden lintels and feel the echoes of a vibrant past.
- 03 The Ksour of Ferkla: Clustered along the ancient river valley, these kasbahs are among the most photogenic in the region — amber towers glowing at golden hour, framed by swaying palms and an endless sky.
- 04 Hidden Desert Ruins: Completely off the tourist trail — abandoned kasbahs slowly reclaimed by the desert. Haunting, raw, and profoundly beautiful. Only our guides know the way.
Trip Details at a Glance
Duration
Full Day
8:00 AM – 6:30 PM including breaks, lunch & kasbah visits
Distance
50 – 80 KM
Varied terrain: oasis, piste, desert, canyon & village tracks
Level
All Levels
Beginners welcome — we adapt every route to your experience
Group Size
2 – 12 People
Intimate groups for the best experience and safety on the trail
Your Day — Hour by Hour
08:00 AM
Welcome & Briefing
Arrive at our base. Traditional mint tea ceremony, meet your guide, safety briefing and gear fitting. Quick moto orientation session for first-time riders.
08:30 AM
Into the Palmeraie
Engines fire up as we ride into the lush heart of the Ferkla Oasis — 10 kilometres of date palms, fig trees and ancient irrigation channels inherited from the foggara system.
10:00 AM
Kasbah Exploration
We dismount at Kasbah El Khorbat and Ksar Asrir for guided walking tours. Touch 400-year-old mud walls, step inside restored reception rooms, and discover stories no guidebook captures.
12:30 PM
Berber Lunch in the Ksar
A family home opens its doors to us — slow-cooked tajine, fresh bread from a clay oven, Amlou almond paste. The true taste of Southern Morocco.
2:00 PM
Desert Piste & Canyon Ride
The afternoon takes us into raw desert terrain — rocky hammada, dry river gorges, and open sand flats where you can open the throttle and feel true freedom.
5:00 PM
Sunset at the Ruins
The day ends at an abandoned ksar as the walls blaze orange and gold. Pure silence, pure beauty — a moment you will carry for a lifetime.
6:30 PM
Return & Farewell
Back at base for cold drinks, shared photos and warm farewells. The desert has a way of making strangers into friends.
Whether you are a seasoned rider or sitting on a moto for the very first time, our Quad & Moto Excursion is designed to move you — in every sense of the word. We handle every detail so you can be fully present for every extraordinary kilometre.