THE KSAR OF MELIKA (ATMLICHET)

Melika, founded in the early eleventh century, is located halfway between Beni Isguen and Ghardaïa, on the east side of the bed of M’Zab river. It remains a symbol of brotherhood, coexistence and good neighborliness between peoples of different origins.

Unlike other cities, Melika has a market square adjoining the mosque which is at the center of the Ksar, at the intersection of two main north-south and east-west. It is also the only Ksar of the valley, due to the physical seat of his land, that has not been extended.

The people of Melika were known in time to hold the exclusive business of the manufacture of green pottery.

The Ksar has been granted a specific study plan consisting of a permanent backup in addition to various restoration operations that affect certain monuments and works regularly in a community goal of preserving the urban character of the Ksar and improved living environment of residents.