Experts' Choice Award Tangier American Legation Museum
What the experts agree on
This historic mansion, the first US property abroad, houses paintings, maps, and period rooms tied to WWII intrigue. Don't miss the Forbes Museum's miniature battle scenes—a quirky highlight.
“The museum has amassed a large collection of paintings, books, maps, and portraits. In the adjoining Forbes Museum, not-to-be-missed miniature depictions of famous battles take place daily. ”
– Fodor's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This elegant five-storey mansion, is a must-see: Morocco was the first country to recognise the United States in 1777, and this was the first piece of American real estate abroad." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In 1821 the sultan gifted this house to the United States to accommodate its diplomats. It is from here that, in 1942, a team from the OSS, the future CIA, prepared the American landings..." Full review
New York Times "The mansion was given to the United States government by the sultan in the early 19th century and long served as a diplomatic headquarters. Today elegant rooms house exhibits related to..."
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