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Memory of Stone and Wind in Oran

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The Lost Jewel of Oran is a poetic, puzzle-filled journey through the soul of one of North Africa’s most layered cities. 

Guided by the spirit of Qaïda Hlima—a healer, rebel, and daughter of Oran—you’ll explore ancient mosques, crumbling theatres, palaces of power, and stone-laced memories. Each chapter invites you to retrace the city’s forgotten heartbeat and unlock stories buried beneath centuries of conquest, resistance, and resilience. 

This quest isn’t just about seeing the city—it’s about feeling it speak to you.

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Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Created by
Sakhr Eddine

Highlights

  • Follow the steps of Qaïda Hlima across 13 historic locations, from majestic squares to sacred mausoleums.

  • Decode poetic clues and solve puzzles inspired by Oran’s multi-layered history.

  • Discover the origin of the city’s name—Wahran—and the twin lions that still guard its soul.

  • Uncover hidden coats of arms, mysterious plaques, and stone-carved secrets that survived centuries of silence.

  • Listen to immersive soundscapes that bring the city’s past to life in your ears.

  • Walk nearly 3 km as you collect memories, facts, and moments that will stay with you long after the final stop.

Storyline

They once called her Qaïda Hlima, protector, healer, rebel. Oran’s beloved daughter. One morning, a dream etched an ancient map into her mind.

The city called: "Retrace my heart. Walk my bones. Find who you are." Oran is more than a city, it’s a tale whispered by the sea. In this quest, explore mosques, palaces, theatres, and forgotten gates. Follow legends, decode clues, and uncover the birth of the name Wahran.

Experience's route

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Starting point Place du 1er Novembre (Ex Place d'armes)
Oran, Algeria
Finish point Jardin Ibn Badis
P84X+6R7, Oran, Algeria

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

63-93 mins

You will walk

3550 steps

Total distance

2.7 km

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