The First Nation to Recognize U.S. Independence Was… 🇲🇦 Morocco! (2)

🌐 Why This Site Matters A bridge between worlds: 🌏The legation embodies America’s earliest engagement with the Islamic world, predating relations with Saudi Arabia or Turkey by centuries✨. Living history: In 1981, it was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark—one of only 39 foreign sites 🌏 honored by the State Department for their cultural significance. 📍 Visitor Essentials Address: 8 Rue d’Amérique, Tangier Medina (look for the star-and-stripe-adorned door 🇺🇸🇲🇦). 📖Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun 10am–3pm (closed on Moroccan holidays). Tickets: 📖Moroccans/residents: 20 MAD Foreign tourists: 50 MAD ✨Guided tours: 100 MAD (highly recommended for context!). Pro tip: Pair your visit with a stroll to Tangier’s Kasbah 🏰 for panoramic views of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the legation’s story first began. ✨“In a world of shifting alliances, the American Legation stands as a testament to enduring friendship—proof that even empires can be humbled by the power of mutual respect.” — A Traveler’s Reflection 📖 All photos are my own, untouched and unfiltered. For more Moroccan magic, explore my other travel notes! ✨ #MoroccoDiaries #TangierTreasures #HiddenHistory #CulturalDiplomacy