The Moukahla (Arabic: مكحلة) or moukalla was a type of musket[1] widely used in North Africa, produced by many tribes, clans and nations.

One, which derived from Dutch and English types of snaphance lock, was found usually with a thicker lockplate.

The miquelet lock, in all varieties, was common for several centuries in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean, particularly in Spain, Italy, the Balkans, and Ottoman domains including the coastal states of North Africa.

When it was first made, its had high range due to its long barrel, but by the 19th century its range became completely average, and by the 20th century it was completely outdated and short-ranged, causing bursts of smoke when fired, clearing after a long time.

[7] The Moukahla played a major role in Maghrebi wars up until the early 20th century, being the most used and produced musket in the armies of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Deylik of Algiers and the Beylik of Tunis.