Forbes Museum of Tangier, Military museum in Marshan district, Tangier, Morocco.
The museum contains 115,000 detailed miniature soldiers arranged in display cases to recreate significant historical battles with lighting and sound effects.
The building was constructed in 1929 as the residence of Mendoub Mohammed Tazi before Malcolm Forbes acquired it in 1970 to establish the museum.
The museum's garden displays 600 statues depicting the Battle of Three Kings, reflecting Morocco's military past through artistic miniature representations.
Located on Avenue Hassan II, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with guided tours lasting approximately one hour.
The facility appeared in the 1987 James Bond film 'The Living Daylights' as the villain Brad Whitaker's headquarters.
Location: Tangier
GPS coordinates: 35.79139,-5.82486
Latest update: September 27, 2025 12:16
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