Tlemcen

Tlemcen – Andalusian Heritage City

Description
Tlemcen is renowned for its refined architecture, music, and deep Andalusian-Islamic heritage.

Geography
Northwestern Algeria
Near Moroccan border
Mountain and plateau setting

History
Capital of Zayyanid Kingdom
Andalusian refugee influence
Major Islamic cultural center

Culture
Andalusian music and arts
Islamic scholarship
Traditional craftsmanship

Economy
Education
Handicrafts
Regional trade

Tourism & Attractions
Great Mosque of Tlemcen
El Mechouar Palace
Nearby caves and waterfalls