Mohamed Drissi Gallery of Contemporary Art

Tangier


This contemporary art gallery housed in the grand 19th-century former British consulate contains mostly temporary exhibitions. The art is usually well curated and, best of all, it's free.

There's a peaceful garden outside worthy of a meander.


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