Anju Patwardhan
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It was the unexpected highlight of my Tangier visit. Wonderful building and amazing history.
Important Note: Entry Ticket is 50 Moroccan Dirham (about 5 euros) but they only accept Cash in dirhams. No euros or dollars.
Morocco was the first country to recognize the fledgling US in 1777. The US signed its first ever international trade treaty with Morocco in 1786.
The building was gift to the fledgling United States from the Sultan of Morocco in 1821, and the Tangier American Legation was a diplomatic mission and home for over 140 years, until 1957.
The building is still owned by the U.S. Department of State and is America's oldest diplomatic property globally.
It is the only U.S. National Landmark located overseas.