[2] The commune covers an area of 10,520 square kilometres (4,060 sq mi).

The Grand Erg Occidental, a large area of continuous sand dunes lies to the east, while the rocky ridges of the Ougarta Range rise to the west, running from northwest to southeast along the opposite side of the river from the town.

Towns accessible to the north via the N6 include Béni Ikhlef, El Ouata, Béni Abbès and Igli, while to the south the towns of Timoudi, Ouled Khoudir and Ksabi can be accessed.

[19] The commune is composed of three localities:[20] Kerzaz Megsem is at the location where the N6 highway departs from the Oued Saoura and enters the Ougarta Range.

Kerzaz Ksar is slightly downstream, while Zaouia el Kbira is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) upstream.