Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and his accompanying delegation inspected the Edfina Royal Palace Revival Project in the village of Edfina, affiliated with Rashid district, as part of his visit to Beheira governorate on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The premier was briefed on the restoration and revival works being carried out at the palace, where he praised the historic landmark and its distinctive architectural style, stressing the importance of maximizing the benefits of this unique tourist destination.
During the visit, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Hisham el Leithy explained that the palace is registered among Egypt’s Islamic and Coptic antiquities. It is located on the western bank of the Nile River, northeast of Edfina village in Rashid district, Beheira Governorate, he said.
Leithy noted that the palace was designed in an architectural style that combines elements from several historical eras. Construction began during the reign of Khedive Abbas Helmy II, with two additional phases completed during the reigns of King Ahmed Fouad I and later King Farouk.
From an observation point overlooking the project, Leithy outlined the palace’s architectural design, explaining that the Edfina Royal Palace consists of a three-wing structure arranged in the shape of the Latin letter “L” and surrounded by rare trees and landscaped gardens.
Each wing comprises three floors. The ground floor (basement) contains numerous rooms of varying sizes that were originally designated for kitchens, food storage facilities, and other service functions. The first floor, known as the “Salamlek,” includes several rooms used for receptions and the king’s private offices.
The second floor, known as the “Haramlek,” contains several rooms that served as the private residence of the king and his family, Leithy went on to say. Egypt advises citizens to postpone travel to Ebola-hit regions amid global alert Egypt advises citizens to postpone travel to Ebola-hit regions amid global alert