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American Legation Museum

📍 American Legation, Tangier, Morocco
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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

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Grand Socco
The American Legation Museum stands in Tangier's Grand Socco.
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200+ years
At American Legation Museum (Tangier), 200+ years reveals a distinct facet.
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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

Admission~MAD 20 (reference)
Hours~9:00–17:00 (reference)
DurationAbout 1 hour
Getting thereWalk medina
TipSee the library
NoteFri partial close

💡 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

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.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.