El Harrouch is a town and commune in Skikda Province in north-eastern Algeria.

The town was going to be named "Meslen el-kebch" (spine sheep) but the notable of the city decided to not adopt it, concerning the current name of the city in base it's el arrouche العروش which in some sorts refers to tribes .

When the French troops arrived in El Harrouch, the remains of the Roman road from Stora to Cirta were still visible and usable.

In 1838, the first military detachments settled permanently in El Harrouch where four bastions, ensured the defense of the camp.

Ali Kafi Algerian President (1992-1994) was born in the town and Khaled el-Hassani ben el-Hashemi was married there.