In 2013, Leila founded Dar Ben-Gacem, a boutique hotel and a social enterprise.[8][9][10] The guest house's main objective is to contribute to the development of the Medina of Tunis.[11] Ben-Gacem was elected, in the period of 2014-2016, as a board member of Edhiafa Association that deals with the network of boutique hotels in Tunisia. Before that, she was a board member in CJD (Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants) - Young CEO Centre until 2009.