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The American Legation
building in the medina of
Tangier occupies an 18th
century mansion that was
the first American public
property outside the
United States and served
as a U.S. diplomatic
residence for 140 years. It
is the only National
Historic Landmark located
abroad and is still owned
by the United States. On
display is a letter from
George Washington
thanking the sultan for
Morocco’s friendship, one
of the first countries to
recognize the United
States as an independent
nation. During World War
II it was a headquarters for
American spies.
Tetuan
By air-conditioned motor coach
Minimum 20 participants, no maximum
Duration 5 hrs
€ 44
Tetuan has the charm of all small northern Moroccan towns. Set
among the giant mountains of the Rif, the town has a unique
history. It was a safe haven for many muslim and jewish
refugees fleeing from Christian Andalusia and was later
occupied by the Spanish for almost two centuries. Tetouan is
truly a multicultural melting pot and this is reflected in its
architecture which is a wonderful mixture of Spanish and
Moorish styles. The town is growing fast and there are now
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