El Mechouar, Tlemcen
Facts and practical information
Mechouar Palace or the Zianide Royal Palace is the former official residence of the Zayyanid dynasty in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. The palace is situated in the middle of the city, and used to be part of the greater Mechouar Citadel which no longer exists except for the palace and the outer wall. The adjacent mosque, Mechouar Mosque, no longer exist on its original form as well except for its minaret. It was one of the main sights during the selection of Tlemcen as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2011. ()
Citadelle El El Mechouar, El MechouarTlemcen 13000
El Mechouar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sidi Boumediene Mosque, Great Mosque of Tlemcen, Sidi El Haloui Mosque, Sidi Belahcen Mosque.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is El Mechouar open?
- Monday 8 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
- Friday closed
- Saturday closed
- Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm