38" Copper table tray (mid-East) bought in Algeria

We ate a meal, sitting on the floor, in Algeria similar to this.  It has places to set a cup.  Went in a shop in Algiers that had a few of these, different sizes.  Thought this would make a nice 'coffee table' for my formal living room.  After I got this table home, I had it professionally cleaned, then a piece of plexiglass for the middle to protect it..  Found a very nice coffee table (glass top) with a fruitwood frame that framed it perfect. Amazing find..  No longer have the formal living room which is why it is for sale.  Have not advertised it yet as I want to know more about it the tray.  Where was it made?  Is the writing Arabic and does it mean anything?  Or is it just an  Arabian type of calligraphy.  Any information or direction to look would be appreciated.