Meet the characters

The guide, the five children and the two mascots of the project.

The adventure guide
The storyteller

The adventure guide

The series draws on the story of Hajj Moussa Al-Rida, a Moroccan fighter who supported Saladin in the liberation of Al-Quds. His grandson takes the children from Rabat to Al-Quds through a magic gate that only opens with five keys and an olive branch.

The five children
The heroes of the series

The five children

Five children of different nationalities and religions take part in a contest, sharing their discovery of Al-Quds, which they visit for the first time: its holy sites, ancient alleys and busy markets.

The Olive Seed
Project mascot

The Olive Seed

Hayya's playful mascot, a symbol of the olive tree rooted in the land of Al-Quds, joins the children in games and stories.

Project mascot

The Key of Return

The project's second mascot: a golden key, echoing the five keys the children gather to open the gate of Al-Quds.