Lyautey's Shadow — Uncover the Resident General's Hidden Agenda
Decipher the colonial architect's secret correspondence hidden across Rabat's French Protectorate quarter. Expose Lyautey's true vision for Morocco before 1956.
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General Hubert Lyautey, Resident General of the French Protectorate (1912–1925), left behind a city divided: the ancient Medina preserved, the gleaming Nouvelle Ville constructed
Lyautey's Shadow — Uncover the Resident General's Hidden Agenda
You are a young architect-urbanist, a collaborator of Henri Prost, tasked with documenting Resident-General Hubert Lyautey's hidden agenda in Rabat between 1912 and
Delve into the layers of a Rabat shaped by the French Protectorate and Lyautey's visionary urban planning.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at Place Bab Rouah, in front of the 'Gate of the Wind,' a strategic access point to Rabat's medina. This historic gate, dating from the French Protectorate period (1912-1956), symbolizes the convergence between the colonial new town and the traditional medina, reflecting Lyautey's urban planning. Here, you begin to understand how urban planning sought to reconcile two worlds, marking the start of your exploration of the Moroccan colonial heritage in Rabat-Salé-Kenitra.
Next, Avenue Mohammed V, the main artery of the new town, opens before you. Designed under the French Protectorate according to Hubert Lyautey's urban planning principles, with its regular alignments and colonial architecture, this avenue connects the old medina to the administrative districts. It embodies Lyautey's vision for Rabat, a modern city that respects its past. Your GPS treasure hunt guides you through this architectural testament from the early 20th century.
The circuit leads you to Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Rabat, a Neo-Romanesque religious edifice built during the French Protectorate. A symbol of the colonial presence and located in the French administrative district, it illustrates the integration of European institutions into Rabat's urban fabric. Further on, the Botanical Gardens, developed under the Protectorate, also reflect this modernist approach to French urban planning in Morocco and its integration into the colonial new town's development plan.
Continue towards the Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Morocco, located in the Souissi district. Built according to Moroccan architectural traditions and laid out according to the Protectorate's urban plan, it represents the monarchical power maintained during and after the colonial period. Banque Al-Maghrib, created after Morocco's independence in 1956 and located in the administrative district built under the Protectorate, embodies the post-colonial institutional transition, showing how Rabat evolved after 1956.
Your exploration culminates with Bab Chellah, a historic gate providing access to the ruins of Chellah, a Roman and medieval archaeological site integrated into Lyautey's urban development. Finally, Rue des Consuls, in the heart of the old medina, formerly home to diplomatic representations before the Protectorate, testifies to Rabat's commercial and diplomatic importance in earlier periods. It contrasts with the new city, offering an insight into the history of modern Morocco and the dynamism of Rabat for families, a truly interactive visit.
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?
Forgotten Manifesto
Reconstruct Lyautey's lost urban planning principles.
Binary Architecture
Explore the duality between the new city and the ancient medina.
Dialogue of Cultures
Uncover the secrets of a vision reconciling modernity and tradition.
Rabat: the perfect balance between past and future, envisioned by one man.
Unveil Lyautey's manifesto and his urban masterpiece.
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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