Tangier Kasbah Museum (Dar el Makhzen)

Located inside the former Sultan’s palace in the Kasbah, this is the most important museum in Tangier.
Highlights
• Moroccan art and historical artifacts
• Roman mosaics from the region
• Traditional crafts and ceramics
• Beautiful Andalusian-style courtyards
The museum also offers magnificent views over the Strait of Gibraltar.

Museum of Contemporary Art – Villa Harris

Located in a historic villa surrounded by gardens near the sea, Villa Harris is dedicated to modern and contemporary Moroccan art.
Highlights
• Works by leading Moroccan artists
• Temporary exhibitions
• Beautiful seaside park setting
A wonderful place for guests interested in modern art and Moroccan creativity.

American Legation Museum

This remarkable museum is the only U.S. National Historic Landmark located outside the United States.
Founded in 1821, it celebrates the long diplomatic relationship between Morocco and the United States.
Highlights
• Historical documents and art collections
• Rooms dedicated to writers such as Paul Bowles
• Cultural exhibitions and events
Located inside the Tangier Medina.

Fondation Lorin (Tangier Heritage Museum)

Set inside a historic cinema building, the Fondation Lorin preserves the social and cultural history of Tangier.
Highlights
• Vintage photographs and posters
• Historical newspapers and documents
• Exhibitions about Tangier’s international era
A fascinating insight into the city’s cosmopolitan past.

Ibn Battouta Cultural Space

Dedicated to Ibn Battouta, the famous Moroccan traveler born in Tangier in the 14th century.
Highlights
• Exhibitions about medieval travel and exploration
• Cultural displays about Morocco and the Islamic world
An inspiring visit celebrating one of the great explorers of history.

The Tangier Photography Foundation

A unique foundation dedicated to photography in Morocco, founded by Daniel and Françoise Aron, featuring high-quality temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection that includes works by Saul Leiter, Richard Avedon, Felice Beato, Man Ray, and others.

Dar Niaba Museum

Located in the heart of Tangier’s medina, the Dar Niaba Museum (or “Artist’s House”) is a site rich in history that reopened in 2022 following a major restoration. Formerly the seat of Moroccan diplomacy in the 18th century, this historic landmark now celebrates the art of traveling painters, among those Antonio Fuentes, and the city’s international heritage.