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American Legation Museum

📍 American Legation, Tangier, Morocco
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Quick Facts

Location
Morocco, Tangier
Category
Museum
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
American Legation, Tangier, Morocco
Coordinates
35.7789, -5.8150

Introduction

The American Legation Museum stands in Tangier's Grand Socco, the first piece of real estate the United States owned abroad, holding over two centuries of diplomatic history. Andalusian courtyards and an Arabic manuscript library weave together — the best window into Tangier's cosmopolitan soul. It also holds North Africa paintings and Moroccan diplomatic archives — a three-dimensional file of Tangier's international story.

✨ Highlights

01
Grand Socco
The American Legation Museum stands in Tangier's Grand Socco.
02
200+ years
At American Legation Museum (Tangier), 200+ years reveals a distinct facet.
03
Andalusian
Andalusian courtyards and an Arabic manuscript library weave together — the best window into.
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Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan adds a different flavour to American Legation Museum (Tangier).

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:About 1 hour
→Tip:See the library
→Note:Fri partial close
→Opening Hours:(verified 2026-10-25)
→Transportation:Tangier

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultMAD 50 (non-residents)

MAD 20 for Moroccan residents; the Grand Socco square itself is free

💡 Tips

• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Tangier; pair with nearby sights.
• If time allows, pair American Legation Museum (Tangier) with nearby sights in one day.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of American Legation Museum?

(verified 2026-10-25)

How much is the admission for American Legation Museum?

Adult: MAD 50 (non-residents); MAD 20 for Moroccan residents; the Grand Socco square itself is free

Any practical tips for visiting American Legation Museum?

Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

How long should I spend at American Legation Museum?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

Information compiled from public sources; opening hours and schedules may change, please verify with official sources.