American Legation Museum in Tangier

Set in an elegant Moorish palace in the heart of Tangier's medina, this museum occupies the former diplomatic legation offered by Sultan Moulay Slimane in 1821. Its salons with carved cedar ceilings, its tiled courtyards and its bright rooms tell the singular story of relations between Morocco and the United States, the first to recognise American independence in 1777. The atmosphere is peaceful, almost intimate, far from the hustle and bustle of the neighbouring souks.

Here you'll discover collections of Orientalist paintings, old photographs of Tangier, diplomatic documents and a research library devoted to the cultural history of Morocco. Lovers of diplomatic history, art and heritage enthusiasts will find a rare cross-perspective on cosmopolitan Tangier. Temporary exhibitions regularly enrich visits to this little-known place that deserves your time.