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Tangier’s American Legation, a museum in the medina
A building given to the United States by the Sultan of Morocco in 1821, now a museum and cultural centre in the heart of Tangier’s medina.
- Mejor momentoAny time of year; a good stop in the heat of the day.
- Cómo funcionaPor tu cuenta: no hay nada que reservar con MoroccanPlans.
Por qué ir
In 1821 the Sultan of Morocco gave the young United States a building in the medina of Tangier. It served as a diplomatic mission for well over a century and is today the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies: a museum, a research library and a cultural centre. It describes itself as the only U.S. National Historic Landmark located overseas.
Inside, rooms and courtyards hold exhibitions on Tangier’s history and on the long friendship between the two countries, as well as paintings, maps and photographs. It is a quiet, rewarding stop on a walk through the lower medina.
Qué esperar
A small museum spread over several floors and courtyards, with stairs. The official website lists opening hours of 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 3 pm at weekends (checked October 2026).
Nuestros consejos
- Find it on Rue d’Amérique in the lower medina, close to the Grand Socco.
- The official website has a virtual tour if you want to preview the rooms.
- Check the website for temporary exhibitions and events.
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Los datos de esta página se comprobaron en fuentes oficiales el 25 de octubre de 2026.
- Tangier American Legation — Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (official website) · consultado el 25 oct 2026
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