One of the attractions of Tangier is the American legation Museum, located near the palatial complex Dar-El-Macsen. This open in the past century, the Museum serves as a reminder of the fact that the government of Morocco became the first country on the African continent, recognized the independence of the United States. In confirmation of this, here is a letter the first American President George Washington, addressed to the Moroccan ruler Mullah Abdallah, and many other diplomatic correspondence between the two States, various contracts and gifts.

The Museum is housed in a beautiful five-storey building. Among the Museum's exhibits is the collection of drawings and paintings on cloth depicting events from the history of Tangier. Especially popular among tourists is the work of Scottish artist James Maccabee, depicting a portrait of a maid Zohra. This picture was soon named "Moroccan Mona Lisa". Also the Museum visitors can see the magnificent collection of mirrors made Lekota, and unique paintings created by the Moroccan representative of naive art – artist Ben Ali R Batey.

A special place in the Museum devoted to the exposition dedicated to the American writer and composer Paul Bowles and the generation of beatniks. The walls are decorated in the romantic style of the hall on the upper floor is decorated with many diplomatic gifts and ancient parchments. It also keeps the letter of the American Consul, who with humour the lion, sent to him by the Sultan in 1839 as a gift.

In every Museum can immerse themselves in the story and feel like a real hero. For the convenience of visitors in Museum halls are guides who will talk in detail about any Museum exhibit.