The Force Awakens in Jerusalem: A Star Wars Scavenger Hunt

On May the 4th, 2024, Secret al Quds and co. ventured on a journey filled with Star Wars lore and hidden gems in a unique Jerusalem scavenger hunt.

The Secret al Quds group picture for Star Wars Day.

The Force was strong with everyone on May the Fourth, as four factions took on a challenging quest to decipher clues and work their way through and around the Old City to find the elusive Scarab of Light, fashioned to resemble the sacred holocrons but encrusted with kyber crystals that shimmer in hues of blue and purple.

The Four Factions (teams):

The Bounty Hunters scour the galaxy for treasures and truths. With instincts sharp as their leader’s, they seek the Scarab of Light to claim the bounty that could change their destinies.

The Rebels strive for liberty and justice. They see the Scarab as a symbol of hope—a beacon to rally forces and light up the dark corners of oppression.

The Jedi Order searches for the Scarab to preserve balance and peace. For them, the kyber crystals represent a deeper connection to the Force and the path to enlightenment.

The Sith Empire desire the Scarab for its immense power. Their quest is driven by a hunger to dominate the galaxy and bend it to their will.

Each team took their own path, as they put together puzzles, navigated maps, and sought out hidden symbols to find the clues to lead them to the next part of their journey.

The Waypoints Along the Journey

Jaffa Gate Our starting point, where every adventurer learned of their faction, backstory, and the path that awaited them.
New Gate Two teams passed through this portal from old to new, leading the Jedis and Rebels on the road to the east.
The Crossroads Market A key stop at the cross section of 3 quarters in the Old City, this market held clues for the Sith and Bounty Hunters. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yjTsbZ1PE5DCnaWj8
Damascus Gate Jewelry Hidden inside the gate is an established store for elaborate costume jewelry and accessories, who handed the clue to the Bounty Hunters. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDSG2ZohBe9XhgU28
Al-Dawi Coffee Stop Standing decades serving all who pass, Al Dawi graciously serves strong coffee and clues to the Jedi. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgDXi6ozxBybGXH8A
Damascus Gate Park The fountains and walls leading to Damascus Gate from the west hold between them a tree-laden oasis of green, in which itself was held a clue for The Rebels. Enjoy it here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nQJ5KpGwZ3tUtreM9
Uncle Osaka/Damascus Sweets Sweets from the East and the Far East meet in this inviting cafe, who kindly provided both the Jedi and the Sith alike with their final clues. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nbZachKyAkMkVscz7
Aladdin Money Exchange Where currencies from near and far are traded and sent to every corner of the world, a hidden corner outside held the Bounty Hunter’s final clue. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MqW8NgRQvyDTG41Y7
Al Saif Coffee Store Freshly roasted coffee having journeyed in a vessel through the seas, Al Saif held the final clue for The Rebels team. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5MjbnikX5Sza4JrT6
Madlouka Coffee Shop This chameleon transitioned from broast to desserts and we couldn’t be more pleased! This is where the bright scarab lay in wait. Visit them here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MqW8NgRQvyDTG41Y7