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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.
- Meilleur momentAny time of year; a good stop in the heat of the day.
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Pourquoi y aller
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.
À quoi s’attendre
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).
Nos conseils
- 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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Où c’est
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Sources
Les faits de cette page ont été vérifiés auprès de sources officielles le 25 octobre 2026.
- Tangier American Legation — Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (official website) · consulté le 25 oct. 2026
Les descriptions sont rédigées par nos soins. Horaires, tarifs et accès peuvent changer : le site officiel fait foi.
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