Historical Landmarks of the City of Msaken

Built in 1828 with the authorization of Minister Chaker Sahib At-Tabaa. During the reign of Marshal Ahmed Pasha Bey I, it was granted to Amir Al-Liwaa Hassan El Maqrone of Msaken. During the 1864 uprising, the palace hosted negotiations between the rebels and the envoys of Sadok Bey.

The first mosque established in the town by the founders of Msaken in the late first half of the 8th Hijri century (14th century AD). It is located between the five palaces forming the historic core of the city.

The city of Msaken includes more than fifteen zaouias belonging to the Slimiya, Qadiriya, Shadhiliya and Aissaouiya orders, such as Sidi El Hadhiri, Sidi Omar Ech-Cheti, Sidi Abbar, Sidi El Kaibi, Sidi El Melih and Sidi Abdel Salam in the old souk.

Currently known as the Zaouia of Sidi Ali Az-Zarli, the building is threatened with collapse. It is located near Sarayet El Maqrone and is believed to have been founded in the early 12th Hijri century.

Known as the Zaouia of Sidi Ali Ben Khalifa, it was founded in 1104 AH (1692 AD). Many scholars graduated from this institution.