The Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures is one of Tangier’s most important heritage sites and among the oldest cultural institutions in the Mediterranean region. Located in the heart of the Kasbah of Tangier, the museum reflects the city’s historic role as a crossroads between Africa and Europe, and between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Is free on Wednesdays and Fridays for students, and on Fridays for Moroccan citizens and foreign residents
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Arabic, English, French
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Year round
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Food Not Allowed
Cultural & Historical Experience
Housed in the former Dar Al-Makhzen, also known as the Sultan’s Palace, the Kasbah Museum occupies the eastern part of Tangier’s Kasbah. The site holds exceptional historical depth: it was used successively by Carthaginians, Romans, Portuguese, English governors, and later became a symbol of Moroccan authority.
The current palace was built by Ahmed Ben Ali, following the departure of the English in 1684. An inscription inside the palace dates its foundation to 1737–1738 (1151 Hijri). Over time, the palace served as the seat of local power and underwent renovations during the reigns of Sultan Moulay Slimane and Sultan Moulay Hassan I.
Today, the museum showcases the cultural richness and diversity of the Mediterranean world within an authentic historic palace setting.
What You’ll Discover
- Visit the former Dar Al-Makhzen (Sultan’s Palace) inside the Kasbah of Tangier.
- Discover a site shaped by Carthaginian, Roman, Portuguese, English, and Moroccan history.
- Learn about Tangier’s role as a strategic link between Africa and Europe.
- Explore one of the oldest Mediterranean cultural institutions.
- Admire the palace architecture and its historic courtyards and zellige decoration.
