This is an amazing example of Moorish and ottoman architecture synthesized. They're local tour guides, many of whom are independent and it's worth just paying someone a little bit of money and have them take you on a tour. This Palace is simply magnificent, and while the past history of his conservation was spotty currently it seems to be very well kept up. The Algerian government should most definitely continue to maintain its renovation, using period-appropriate mortars and construction. Sadly, the overall conservation of the surrounding area is appalling, the United Nations is actually given the Algerian government money to conserve this cultural landmark in its environs, the casbah is a monument to humanity, it is famous to people all around the world, from movies and books, and then you go there and you see most of it in ruins without a care being given by the government. The people who live there need help maintaining their properties, they need assistance.. However I can tell that Algeria is stepping up renovation of this Palace, and doing a good job. A special treat is the tile work in the Hamam bathroom, look at it very closely, it is quite a whimsical and I was shocked that that tile work is 500 years old. Really, an amazing degree of craftsmanship went into building this complex in it's heyday, it is very good that is being preserved better.