Tlemcen stands as one of the most significant historical capitals in North Africa, boasting a rich architectural legacy left by successive civilizations. While the Mechouar Palace remains the iconic symbol of the Zianid era, numerous other palaces once rivaled its design and beauty. During the Almoravid period, the « Qasr al-Bali » and « Qasr al-Dardacha » were constructed, though they were later erased by French colonial destruction. The Zianid golden age introduced structures such as « Qasr al-Surur », « Qasr al-Aziz », and the « Hanoun Palace », which was rediscovered by archaeologists in the late 19th century. Other historical sites included the « Abla Palace » and the « Poets' Palace ». Additionally, the Marinid dynasty left the « Dar al-Sultan » in El-Eubbad, used as a royal retreat. Despite this architectural abundance, the French colonial era resulted in the destruction of nearly 70 percent of Tlemcen's historical building stock, leaving only remnants of a once-glorious heritage.