THE KSAR OF METLILI

The Ksar of Metlili, located 40 km south of Ghardaia, built on a rocky knoll on the banks of the river, covers an area of approximately 8.5 hectares, occupying a quadrangular space. It is bordered by rocky hills to the north and east, by the highway to the west, and by the river of Metlili to the south. In its the lower part, the structure of the tracks are fairly regular, there are two main directions, while in the upper part we find the steep rocks and cliffs, which print their movements to the streets. Generally roads are set, the main streets are wider, they are lively and the most important one with many squares.

Among the most important landmarks in the Ksar we find the mosque with its minaret, the place of "Zaouïa Sidi Hadj Bouhafs" and the series of squares with their shops.

Each spring locals celebrate in, "MEHRI festival". During the festivities, visitors flock from across the country and all over the world to attend, and some race their MEHRI.

The ksar of Metlili was classed national heritage in 1982.