Cedar Forests of Ifrane- 1 franc

Cedar Forests of Ifrane- 1 franc

Year
1939
Face Value
1
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
MA 158
Yvert & Tellier
MA 182
Stanley Gibbons
FR-MA 233

Technical Details

Colors
Brown
Size
26 x 40 mm
Perforation
13
Designer
Camille Paul Josso
Printers
Atelier de fabrication des timbres-Poste, paris
The cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, particularly around Ifrane, Azrou, and Khénifra, are among the largest and most important forest ecosystems in North Africa. They are home to the Atlas cedar, a species native to Morocco and Algeria that has long been valued for its durable timber and ecological importance. The region has historically served as a grazing area and travel route for local populations crossing the mountains.
During the French Protectorate period, several definitive stamps were issued portraying Morocco's landscapes, cities, and cultural heritage. This stamp celebrates the country's natural environment rather than an urban monument, emphasizing the beauty and economic importance of the cedar forests that became a symbol of the Middle Atlas region.