13 stories
Algiers Awakening
Samira runs a rooftop café overlooking the Bay of Algiers. When French-Algerian architect Karim returns to rediscover his roots, she shows him the city's hidden soul. 'Enti dzayer f qalbi' (أنتِ الجزائر في قلبي) - You are Algeria in my heart.
Algiers Eternal
Yasmine is a grandmother who has loved and lost across Algiers' century. When young photographer Tariq arrives capturing the city's soul, she shows him that some stories contain all others. 'El hekaya ma tkhemelch' (الحكاية ما تكملش) - The story never ends.
Bab El Oued Beloved
Karima sells vintage clothes in Bab El Oued. When fashion historian Clara arrives documenting Algerian style evolution, she dresses her in stories that labels can't tell. 'El hwayej yhedrau' (الحوايج يهدرو) - Clothes speak.
Casbah Connection
Nadia guides tourists through the ancient Casbah's labyrinthine streets. When mysterious photographer Malik arrives seeking authenticity, she shows him corners of the medina—and herself—that no map reveals. 'Enti ser el casbah' (أنتِ سر القصبة) - You are the Casbah's secret.
Chéraga Charm
Amina teaches calligraphy in upscale Chéraga. When design director Milan arrives commissioning Arabic typography, she shows him that some letters write themselves. 'El harf ykteb' (الحرف يكتب) - The letter writes.
Couscous Fridays
Fatima's Friday couscous brings the neighborhood together. When widower Hassan moves next door, she discovers cooking for one more changes everything. 'Ta'am el hob' (طعم الحب) - The taste of love.
Dar El Beïda Dreams
Houda works at Algiers airport, helping travelers find their way. When pilot Andreas arrives on layover, she navigates him to destinations no map shows. 'El tariq f'el qalb' (الطريق في القلب) - The path is in the heart.
Didouche Mourad Desire
Amira runs an art gallery in Algiers' Didouche Mourad district. When art collector Viktor arrives seeking emerging Algerian artists, she shows him that true masterpieces can't be purchased. 'El fan mn el qalb' (الفن من القلب) - Art is from the heart.
El Harrach Heart
Louiza runs a youth boxing gym in working-class El Harrach. When sports journalist Marcus arrives profiling the neighborhood, she shows him that fighting can be love. 'El kbda f'el qital' (الكبدة في القتال) - Heart is in the fight.
Hammam Heat
Soraya runs her grandmother's hammam in the old medina. When stressed executive Nassim seeks traditional healing, she scrubs away more than dead skin. 'El hammam ykachef koulech' (الحمام يكشف كلش) - The hammam reveals everything.
Hussein Dey Horizons
Malika repairs watches in Hussein Dey. When Swiss horologist Kurt arrives studying traditional timekeeping, she shows him that some things tick beyond mechanisms. 'El waqt ma yetqasemch' (الوقت ما يتقسمش) - Time isn't divided.
Hydra Heights
Rania teaches yoga in Algiers' upscale Hydra district. When diplomat Sven arrives seeking stress relief before negotiations, she shows him that flexibility extends beyond the body. 'El jism y'aref' (الجسم يعرف) - The body knows.
Kouba Kindle
Soumia runs a used bookshop in Kouba. When literary translator Henrik arrives seeking out-of-print Algerian works, she shows him that some books read their readers. 'El ktab y'aref qarih' (الكتاب يعرف قاريه) - The book knows its reader.