Alchemist Locations

Question 1

Andalusia

Answer 1

• area of southern Spain
• where Santiago is from
• lush and fertile for grass

Question 2

Tarifa

Answer 2

• merchant town in Andalusia

- where Santiago goes to sell his wool and meets the old king

Question 3

Mecca

Answer 3

• the holy city of Islam

- Muslims are required to make a religious pilgrimage there at least once in their life

Question 4

Al-Fayoum Oasis

Answer 4

• where Santiago meets Fatima and the Alchemist

- supposed to be a safe haven from war

Question 5

Sahara desert

Answer 5

• where Santiago travels in a caravan to get to Egypt

Question 6

Salem (Jerusalem)

Answer 6

• Sacred city of the Jews

Question 7

Tangier

Answer 7

• African port town where Santiago starts searching for his personal legend
• In Tangier, Santiago starts working for a crystal merchant after Santiago’ s money is stolen