In 1838, Lamoricère moved there with his regiment of Zouaves and built four forts: at Fouka, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.
In 1838, Lamoricère relocated with his Zouave troops to this site and constructed fortifications at Fouka, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.