El Mokrani Fort

The fort stands on a 15-meter-high rock formation, serving as the highest observation point overlooking the entire city of Bordj Bou Arréridj.

Hassan Pacha constructed the initial fort in 1525, though it faced multiple destructions and reconstructions during conflicts between Turkish forces and local tribes.

The fort houses collections and exhibitions that document the regional history, including artifacts from the Ottoman period and the Mokrani resistance movement.

Visitors can explore both the military architecture and the museum sections, which include a library dedicated to preserving historical documents of the Bibans region.

The fort received its name from Mohamed El Mokrani, a resistance leader who used it as a refuge during the 1871 uprising against French colonial forces.

Location: Bordj Bou Arréridj

GPS coordinates: 36.06667,4.76667

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:09