This residential area had access to water from the Acequia Mayor Aljufía irrigation canal, which runs along the southern side of the monastery.

This late Almoravid structure was later renovated or rebuilt by Ibn Mardanis (the Wolf King) during his reign (1147-1172), enhancing its dimensions and luxurious features.

The ruling family also possessed the Alcázar Mayor, the primary royal residence located in the southern part of the city, near the Segura River.

Following Ibn Hud's assassination in 1238 and the signing of the Treaty of Alcaraz (1243), Murcia became a protectorate of the Crown of Castile, retaining autonomy for its Muslim population.

[3] After the Mudéjar revolt of 1264-1266 was suppressed by James I of Aragon, and Murcia was permanently incorporated into Castilian control on February 2, 1266, the Alcázar Menor became a royal residence.

However, in 1365, Peter I of Castile donated his royal chambers to Abbess Berenguela de Espín and the Order of the Poor Clares, which have owned it ever since.