[4] The formation of Bouzareah Mountain dates back to the Quaternary period of the Cenozoic on the geologic timescale.

[14] The surrounding terrain is characterized by gray marble that is connected by paths of reddish siderite and iron ore.[15] The composition of this terrain is characterized by the presence of crystalline schist and mica-schist.

The annual rainfall ranges from 500 to 1,300 mm from October to March,[17] and the coastal areas are known for their pleasant weather, with an average annual temperature of 18° on the coastline and 25° in the interior of Algiers.

Many species of mammals live in the Algerian Coast Mountains within the forests of the Bouzareah forest and as well other forests.Source:[22] The astronomical observatory was established at the top of Bouzareah Mountain in 1890 by the French and was named the Observatory of Algeria.

[25] It is currently dedicated to the study of earthquakes and other fields and relies on a large-type observatory and three satellites within the AlSAT project: AlSAT-1, AlSAT-2, and AlSAT-3.