In 1838, Lamoricère moved there with his regiment of Zouaves and built four forts: at Fouka, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.
Lamoricère made the move to this location in 1838, bringing his Zouave unit along. He then established four defensive structures: Fouka, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.