Fes Medina — The Madrasa Conspiracy
Unravel the Merinid sultans' political and religious conspiracy hidden in Fes's madrasas. Decode symbols in seven sacred schools to expose their power plot before it's lost forever.
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In 1350, Sultan Abu Inan Faris unveiled the magnificent Bou Inania Madrasa in the heart of Fes Medina, a jewel of Merinid ambition
Fes Medina — The Madrasa Conspiracy
You are Abu Inan Faris, the 14th-century Marinid sultan of Fes.
You must thwart a conspiracy threatening Fes's knowledge. Your mission begins at
Delve into the heart of Fes el-Bali, the world's largest pedestrian medina, and uncover the ancient secrets of its madrasas.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Bab Bou Jeloud, the main entrance to Fes el-Bali, built in 1912-1913 under the French protectorate. This iconic 10-meter-high blue gate, restored in 1990 by ICOMOS, marks the threshold between the modern and ancient worlds. It is here in Fes that you must decipher the first clues to understand the stakes of the conspiracy. The Fes-Meknes medina, with its Almohad ramparts dating from the 12th-13th century, is a 12 km labyrinth of fortifications restored in 2010 as part of the UNESCO program, providing an ideal setting for your adventure.
Continue to the Nejjarine Fountain, built in 1692 under the Alaouite Sultan Moulay Ismaïl. Located in Nejjarine Square, this 7-meter-high structure, adorned with zellige and carved wood, is a testament to Fes's traditional craftsmanship. It also houses the Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts, a place where ancestral traditions are preserved. Your journey through this historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981, leads you to the heart of artisan quarters, where every architectural detail may hold a secret.
The Bou Inania Madrasa, founded in 1350-1355 by Abu Inan Faris himself, is your next stop. This 14th-century Koranic school, a UNESCO site, features a 20m x 12m inner courtyard and a monumental 12-meter gate, considered one of Morocco's most beautiful. Its zellige and carved stucco are works of art where coded messages could be hidden. The madrasas of Fes are the pillars of knowledge, and within them lies the city's fate. The Fes treasure hunt invites you to explore these emblematic places.
Your investigation then takes you to Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, recognized as the world's oldest university. A UNESCO site since 1981, it could accommodate 20,000 worshippers, and its library housed ancient manuscripts, including a 9th-century Quran. Nearby, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, built in 1323-1325 under the Marinids, with its 16m x 8m courtyard, is named after the adjacent spice souk. Restored in 1999 and accessible to tourists since 2005, it offers insight into the education and commerce of the era.
Your journey concludes at Seffarine Square, a historic square in the coppersmiths' quarter since the 14th century. This artisanal center of Fes el-Bali, surrounded by souks, has seen traditional markets documented since 1324. By tracing the history of Fes through these monuments, you will have not only thwarted the conspiracy but also uncovered the layers of the city's history, from its ramparts to its Koranic schools. This Fes-Meknes thematic circuit offers an interactive Fes visit, revealing Fes's heritage for families, and helping you understand why Fes is a living monument of Moroccan history.
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 Manuscript
Decipher fragments of a coded manuscript revealing the hidden ambitions of Sultan Abu Inan Faris.
Speaking Architecture
Interpret the symbols and architectural motifs of madrasas and mosques to understand the power dynamics.
Caliphal Intrigue
Dive into a medieval political thriller where every decision of the sultan had religious repercussions.
History is a succession of unmasked conspiracies.
Decipher the hidden intentions behind the splendors of Fes.
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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