Tangier American Legation Museum
About This Museum
It's a little-known fact that the United States' first-ever property acquisition abroad wasn't an embassy or a consulate, but this unassuming building tucked into a labyrinthine Tangier medina. Stepping inside feels like entering a secret shared between nations, where the air is thick with the scent of old cedarwood and centuries of diplomatic whispers. You'll wander through rooms that are a time capsule of Moroccan-American friendship, from 19th-century correspondence to vibrant contemporary art. It’s less a sterile museum and more a lived-in home with an astonishingly global story to tell.
Collection Highlights
Paul Bowles' personal letters share space with bold paintings by Moroccan modernists; one room is dedicated to the complex history of American diplomatic ties, while another might surprise you with an exhibition on the Tangier Regiment.
Visitor Information
Finding it is part of the adventure—follow the signs through the narrow, bustling medina streets. Don't be shy about exploring the tranquil central courtyard; it's the perfect spot to decompress after soaking in all that history.
Architecture & Building
A classic, understated Moroccan riad from the outside, all high walls and a discreet doorway, which opens up to reveal a beautiful interior courtyard, traditional zellij tilework, and quiet, sun-drenched rooms arranged around central spaces.
Contact & Location
Address: Tangier American Legation Institute, Zankat Amreeka, Bni Idder, arrondissement de Tanger-Medina طنجة المدينة, طنجة, Pachalik de Tanger باشوية طنجة, Préfecture de Tanger-Assilah عمالة طنجة-أصيلة, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma ⵟⴰⵏⵊ-ⵟⵉⵜⴰⵡⵉⵏ-ⵍⵃⵓⵙⵉⵎⴰ طنجة تطوان الحسيمة, 90030, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب
Phone: +212 5399-35317
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