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If there is a place not to be missed, and that you absolutely must visit in Djerba. This is the BEN AYED Palace, one of the wonders of Djerbian heritage!

The castle, haunted by history, built by General and Caid of Aradh Hmida BEN AYED around 1780. The BEN AYED succeeded each other in the governance of the island of Djerba and more for several generations. The BEN AYED Palace is an integral part of the Djerbian memory and its authenticity.

For its construction, Caid Hmida uses Italian master masons and Tunisian craftsmen.

Inspired by the Medina, it is a real marvel from an architectural point of view. The earthenware of Guellala similar to that of Qalaline was designed especially for the Ksar. The Andalusian mosaics, the Hafsid arcades and the reused Roman columns, the marble slabs and the richly decorated ceilings make it a unique monument that must be visited in Djerba.

Since 2016 the monument has been classified as national heritage. The BEN AYED family has created an association for the restoration of the BEN AYED Palace.

A petition has been launched for the restoration of the Palace for about a year.

And here it is, finally! Little by little, the Ben Ayed Palace is reborn!

The exterior renovation work is finally complete!

"We have done work to refresh and secure the exterior, we are gradually starting work on the inside and we will replace the missing ceramics etc..." informed Tunisie.co, the Secretary General of the Association for the Safeguarding of the Ben Ayed Palace Kais Ben Ayed