Al-Hiba's Last Stand — Taroudant's Hidden Resistance
Decipher the coded messages left by Sultan Al-Hiba in Taroudant's fortress walls. Uncover the secret network that defied colonial conquest in 1912.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1912, as French forces closed in on Morocco, Sultan Ahmed al-Hiba made his final stand in Taroudant—a walled city that became the last bastion of armed resistance in the south
Al-Hiba's Last Stand — Taroudant's Hidden Resistance
You are a trusted scout for Ahmed al-Hiba, navigating Taroudant in the early 20th century.
Your urgent mission: decipher coded messages hidden within Taroudant's medina
Delve into Taroudant's ancient ramparts, where the self-proclaimed sultan Ahmed al-Hiba orchestrated his final stand in 1912 against the French protectorate.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Bab Selsla, one of the six main gates of Taroudant's ramparts. Built in the 16th century under the Saadian dynasty, this gate was a key crossing point in 1912 during Al-Hiba's retreat to Taroudant after his defeat in Marrakech. The ramparts, about 8 meters high and 7.5 km long, are a testament to the power of Mohammed ech-Cheikh Saadi, who had them erected between 1524 and 1540. Here, you discover the first clues hidden by Al-Hiba, who cleverly used the city's structure for his resistance.
Walking along Taroudant's ramparts, you follow in the footsteps of Al-Hiba and his supporters. These rammed-earth fortifications, 1.8 meters thick, served as a refuge and stronghold against the French protectorate forces. In 1912, Al-Hiba concealed coded messages here, using the defensive towers as landmarks for his secret communications. The average height of the ramparts, between 6 and 8 meters, offered a strategic view of the surroundings, essential for monitoring enemy movements and coordinating resistance in the Souss-Massa region.
Your journey then takes you to Place Assarag, the beating heart of Taroudant's medina. Surrounded by traditional cafes and shops, this square was a historic gathering place during the resistance events of 1912. Close to the souks and the Great Mosque, less than 500m from Bab Selsla, it was a vital crossroads for Al-Hiba. Here, you decipher the whispers of the past, observing the places where the people of Taroudant united to support their leader, making this square a symbol of the city's resolve.
The Great Mosque Jamaa El Kebir, built between 1525 and 1540 by the Saadians, is your next stop. Its 45-meter-high minaret and zellige patterns served as visual landmarks for Al-Hiba's followers in 1912. A central place of worship, it was also a crucial point of Al-Hiba's presence in Taroudant. By studying its architectural inscriptions, you uncover crucial fragments of information, clues that bring you closer to understanding the resistance plans and Taroudant's heritage.
The Berber Souk, Taroudant's main covered souk, is the final stage of your immersion. Its protected arcades house spices, carpets, and handicrafts, and 80% of this game path is passable in all weather. This strategic circulation point was essential for Al-Hiba and his supporters in the medina in 1912. By exploring its alleys, you assemble the last pieces of the puzzle, understanding how the city of Taroudant, its Saadian ramparts, and its people played a decisive role in Al-Hiba's resistance, a crucial chapter in Morocco's history. You leave with a deep understanding of the city's legacy and its role in the history of Souss-Massa.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Resistance Strategy
Uncover Moulay Ahmed al-Hiba's hidden plans to counter the Protectorate.
Secret Manifesto
Reconstruct the fragmented message of the last anti-protectorate sultan.
In the Footsteps of a Sultan
Explore Taroudant's iconic places linked to the struggle for independence.
The past is an enigma, your mind the key.
Dive into Taroudant's vibrant history and write the next chapter.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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