Fes el-Bali — The Pamphleteer's Secret
Decode the hidden messages of anonymous independence pamphleteers who risked everything to smuggle forbidden ink through Fes's medieval streets. Uncover their clandestine network before colonial authorities silence them forever.
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In the 1950s, as Morocco's independence movement gathered momentum, a network of underground writers operated in the shadowed alleys of Fes el-Bali
Fes el-Bali — The Pamphleteer's Secret
You are a royal scribe, loyal to the Sultan, operating undercover in the ancient medina of Fes el-Bali.
You arrive at Place R'cif, the main access point from
Explore the world's largest car-free medina, UNESCO-listed since 1981, following the traces of a mysterious pamphleteer challenging authority through the alleys of Fes el-Bali.
The story that haunts this land
Fes el-Bali unveils its secrets from Place Seffarine, the beating heart of traditional copper foundries. Here, since the Middle Ages, the seffarine (founders) have hammered red metal in a concert of sparks. Your investigation begins in this artisan quarter where pamphlets circulate hand to hand, hidden under chiseled copper trays. The century-old shops guard their mysteries: who distributes these seditious texts through the alleys of Fez?
Al-Attarine Mosque reveals Marinid art in its 1323-1325 splendor. Built near the spice square (Attarine means 'spice merchants'), this mosque testifies to architectural refinement under the dynasty that shaped Fez. Its zellige walls and geometric patterns may conceal the codes your scribe seeks: between the engraved suras, have clandestine messages been hidden by rebels?
Medersa Bou Inania, a jewel founded in 1350-1355 by Marinid Sultan Abou Inan Faris, concentrates the excellence of Moroccan Islamic art. Its sculpted stucco and earthenware mosaics rival Granada's Alhambra. In this Quranic school where scholars were trained, your mission takes a decisive turn: did yesterday's students transmit to today's pamphleteers the art of wielding the pen against power?
Chouara Tannery reveals its multicolored basins active since the 12th century according to local tradition. This medieval industry, visible from the overlooking shops, transforms hides using ancestral methods. Between the lime and henna vats, tanner workers exchange more than techniques: your investigation reveals that pamphlets transit here, hidden in leather bundles destined for the souks of Fez-Meknes.
Your journey ends at Bab Bou Jeloud, the 'Blue Gate' built in 1912-1913 under the French protectorate. This emblematic entrance to Fes el-Bali, replacing the old Bab Mahrouk, symbolizes the imperial city's transformations. Facing this transitional architecture, you measure the scope of your discovery: the ink of freedom has flowed through the medina's veins for centuries, from Marinid scribes to contemporary pamphleteers.
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?
Secret Pens
Discover the power of clandestine writings that shook the Protectorate.
Resistance Codes
Decipher the coded messages of Moroccan nationalists to reveal their strategies.
Clandestine Diplomacy
Explore the discreet links between intellectuals, the Palace, and the people.
The word is a weapon of liberation.
Unravel the secret of anonymous voices.
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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