Tlemcen is an ancestral city with a rich past, man has been interested in it since time immemorial.
Pomaria, Agadir or Tagrart are the names of one and the same city Tlemcen.
The origin of its name is “Talem” which means source or pocket of water. For the researcher George Murci this name comes from the Berber Tala (source) and Masan (dry) and thus gives Tlemcen: the dry or dried up source.
The city is rooted in the depths of civilization as evidenced by the magnificence of religious monuments and old mosques and other more recent ones, places of knowledge and spirituality.
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Tlemcen is known for these historic monuments of tourist and cultural value and a unique touch. Where the visitor glimpses the splendor of the ancient Islamic civilization.
Culture is also in the spotlight with the annual festivals held. Tlemcen is also the capital of the arts with its music schools, famous hotels, festivals including the Maghreb music festival, the international Sufi cultural festival, the haouzi festival,
Thanks to its fertile lands and a good rainfall which waters its plains,
Tlemcen is a pole of importance in the field of agriculture.
Port infrastructures, a real economic heart, are located all along the coast and make fishing a leading activity with a good production of fish and shellfish that meets local needs. The opening of coastal roads has made it possible to open up the villages and break the isolation of certain beaches and areas of tourist expansion. Entrepreneurs will find investment opportunities in port activities, fishing, commerce, transport and recreation.
Tourism plays a major role in investment. The geographical location of the wilaya, its natural assets, its monuments and historical remains make it an attractive tourist center. Tourist or passing visitor, Tlemcen opens its arms to you and invites you to discover its arts, culture and historical monuments. Investors looking for sites for projects, the wilaya supports you and offers you all the opportunities.