Fez and the Karaouiyine Minaret - 2.25 franc
This stamp depicts a panoramic view of the historic city of Fez (Fès), one of Morocco's oldest imperial cities. In the foreground stands the distinctive square minaret of the Al-Qarawiyyin (Karaouiyine) Mosque, overlooking the dense urban landscape of the medina. Numerous minarets, rooftops, and traditional buildings extend across the horizon, illustrating the architectural richness and religious importance of the city. The design celebrates Fez as a major center of Moroccan culture, learning, and Islamic civilization.
Founded in the late 8th century, Fez became the political, religious, and intellectual capital of Morocco for many centuries. The city is home to the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, established in 859 CE and widely regarded as one of the oldest continuously operating educational institutions in the world. The mosque's minaret, featured prominently on the stamp, is among the most recognizable landmarks of the medina.
The historic medina of Fez contains hundreds of mosques, madrasas, fountains, souks, and traditional workshops, making it one of the best-preserved medieval Islamic cities in the world. During the French Protectorate period, Fez was frequently portrayed on Moroccan stamps because of its exceptional historical and cultural significance.
Founded in the late 8th century, Fez became the political, religious, and intellectual capital of Morocco for many centuries. The city is home to the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, established in 859 CE and widely regarded as one of the oldest continuously operating educational institutions in the world. The mosque's minaret, featured prominently on the stamp, is among the most recognizable landmarks of the medina.
The historic medina of Fez contains hundreds of mosques, madrasas, fountains, souks, and traditional workshops, making it one of the best-preserved medieval Islamic cities in the world. During the French Protectorate period, Fez was frequently portrayed on Moroccan stamps because of its exceptional historical and cultural significance.