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Memory of Stone and Wind in Oran

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Play at your pace · usually 78 min 2.7 km Oran App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

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.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Visitors to Oran, members of the Algerian diaspora and francophone travellers who want to explore the old Sidi El Houari quarter on foot, at their own pace. Over 2.7 km you reach the Pacha Mosque, Hassan Pacha's residence and the Spanish fort of Rozalcazar, hearing its story and solving a puzzle at each stop. Anyone hoping to quiz a live guide on Oran's Ottoman and Spanish past should book a guided tour instead.

What makes this quest special

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.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Oran

A · Start

Oran, Algeria

B · Finish

P84X+6R7, Oran, Algeria

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Sakhr.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Sakhr

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Sidi El Houari walk start and finish?
The route is a loop. It starts at Place du 1er Novembre (the former Place d'Armes) and finishes at Jardin Ibn Badis. Along the way it passes Rozalcazar, the Pacha Mosque, Place Kléber, Église Saint Louis, the Mausoleum of Sid El Houari and Tambour San José.
How long does the quest take?
Most players take about an hour and three quarters, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 2.7 km through the old quarter. You can pause at any point and continue later, so there is no need to finish it in one go.
Do we need to book a time or join a group?
No. The quest is played on your phone and you can start whenever you like. There is no group to join and no guide to meet, and it is free to play, so friends or family can simply walk it together at their own pace.
Is it an outdoor walk, and what if it rains?
Yes, the quest is a walk through the streets and squares of the old city, with stops at monuments such as the Pacha Mosque and the Mausoleum of Sid El Houari. Since you can pause and pick up later, you can wait out a shower and carry on.

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