Founded by Sheikh Al-Mokhtar ben Abderrahman El-Djilali in 1815 by order of his sheikh Mohamed iben Azzouz, who is considered one of the men of science and mysticism
This Zaouia became widely known in a short time and she played an important role in the memorization of the Holy Quran, the teaching of Sharia sciences.
The headquarters of Al-Zawiya Al-Mukhtaria is one of the most important architectural monuments in the old city of Ouled Djellal, The building belongs to the Islamic architectural style.
