The kasbah sits at the highest point of the Medina, a square fortified tower with thick 15th-century walls overlooking the Gulf of Hammamet. Climb to the top for a panorama that takes in the Medina lanes, the long beach curving south, and on clear days the mountains of the Cap Bon peninsula. The views are the main reason to come up.
The kasbah is integrated into the Medina walls and still feels genuinely historical rather than restored for tourism. Inside, the rooms contain a small display on the town's history. The approach through the Medina from the main gate is straightforward — follow the lanes uphill toward the sea wall. Entry is inexpensive.