Ah, my dear reader, let us gather round and talk of dreams made real—those born in Tunisian soil and thriving in markets, factories, banks, and more. Look, Tunisia may not boast billionaires by headline figures, but our wealth runs deep—powerful, diversified, rooted in heritage and innovation. Let me walk you through the top 10 richest people in Tunisia as of mid-2025, in the style we Africans do: warm, respectful, and proud.

Who stands at the top? A quick glance

Here’s our map before we journey deeper:

Yes—our richest stand in the millions, but in our context, this means empire-building, jobs, and impact. Let’s walk the path behind their names.

1. Ismaïl Mabrouk and Family – Retail & Finance Crown

Ah, Ismaïl Mabrouk—he and his brothers inherited a legacy and grew it into something monumental. From food distribution to luxury automobiles and banking, they command a retail empire that feeds Tunisia and keeps wheels turning in our cities. Their bank stake and supermarket dominance make them first on our list, with an estimated net worth around $343 million.

2. Rached Horchani and Family – Agricultural to Financial Strength

A second-generation titan, Rached Horchani took agribusiness—think olives, seafood, dates—and turned it into a diversified fortune. He extended that strength into finance, owning key shares in several banks. His value? Approximately $118 million, enough to show that the earth's gifts, when handled wisely, yield deep prosperity.

3. Karim Ben Yedder and Family – Wheels and Wealth

From automobile dealerships to banking stakes, the Ben Yedder family knows how to steer both cars and capital. With stronghold on a major auto retailer and banking shares, their net worth sits around $114 million—a sign of mobility turned into opportunity.

4. Mehdi Tamarziste and Family – Holding Investments in Banking

Holding firm and growing, Mehdi Tamarziste inherited investment vehicles that command a wide portfolio of banking stakes—from leasing firms to insurance. His portion of the wealth charts near $102 million, reminding us the power of stewardship and legacy.

5. Karim Milad and Family – Travel, Dairy, Tourism Fusion

Hailing from an airline and hospitality dynasty, Milad’s family branched into dairy and packaging—merging comfort, travel, and everyday needs. Their fortune, just over $106 million, illustrates how diversification across life’s essentials creates stability.

6. Yahia Bayahi – Aluminum and Glass Pioneer

Ah, the man behind the glass and the metal—Bayahi commands factories that shape windows, frames, vessels across Tunisia. From aluminum to glass and beyond, his enterprise is solid, valued at approximately $95 million. He shows how industrial materials become national scaffolding—and personal success.

7. Moncef Sellami – Engineering Strength in the Private Sector

Founder of a leading engineering company in mechatronics and ICT, Sellami spent decades building infrastructure and technical solutions. His wealth, about $60 million, reflects how skillful hands and innovation can rise—even in complex sectors.

8. Ridha Charfeddine – Making Medicine Count

From factories to pharmacies, Charfeddine built success in pharmaceuticals. Leading a major drug-making firm, his stake values near $56 million—reminding us that health industry also builds wealth and saves lives.

9. Abdellatif Henda El-Fekih – Banking Influence

Holding a portion of a national bank, El-Fekih’s stake—around $51 million—signifies influence through financial channels. With every deposit and loan touched, banks shape economies—and fortunes quietly grow.

10. Habib Kamoun – Financial Backing in the Ranks

Another banking heavy, Kamoun holds significant shares in banking institutions—streetwise wealth of about $43 million. It’s not flashy, but solid—an anchor in the financial currents of our country.

Stories, Insights & Our Collective Pride

Let me tell you, my friend—these are more than numbers. Each name brightens a different industry:

• Retail & distribution, feeding towns and workforces.

• Agriculture, our heritage and export backbone.

• Automobiles, modern mobility and employment.

• Banking, the arteries of our economy.

• Hospitality & dairy, comfort and nourishment.

• Industry, from aluminum to technology.

• Pharmaceuticals, healing and manufacturing.

They reflect the message: wealth grows where vision meets purpose. Yes, there are no Tunisian billionaires on the global stage—our economy is small and our population modest—but these figures mean something real. They show how businesses rooted in local strengths can flourish, how families can enrich communities.

A Reflection from One of Us

Let me borrow the words of a neighbor from the forums—that everyday voice that reflects real life:

“Owning properties in good areas, running businesses, having passive income... if money isn’t a stress, you are rich.”
— a Tunisian echoing a truth we often feel.

Indeed, from clay to cash, our richest are those who made life better—for others and themselves.

Final Thoughts, my dear reader

And there you have it—the top 10 richest Tunisians of 2025, told with African warmth, pride, and insight. They span industries, inspire futures, and remind us that wealth is more than numbers—it’s about building, employing, innovating.

Want a deeper story of a single person? Or maybe a version in French or Tunisian Arabic? I’m here, under the mango, ready when you are.