Dorcas Gazelle - 20 franc
This stamp depicts two gazelles resting beneath a date palm in a Moroccan oasis landscape. One gazelle stands alert while the other lies on the ground near a water source. In the background, traditional buildings and cultivated land evoke the palm groves and oasis settlements of southern Morocco.
The gazelle has long been one of the most emblematic animals of Morocco, inhabiting deserts, steppes, and semi-arid regions throughout the country. Several species, including the Dorcas Gazelle (Gazella dorcas) and Cuvier's Gazelle (Gazella cuvieri), have historically been part of Morocco's natural heritage.
Oases played a vital role in Moroccan history by providing water, agriculture, and shelter along caravan routes linking the Sahara with the imperial cities of the north. Date palms were essential to oasis economies, supplying food, shade, and building materials. During the French Protectorate period, definitive stamps often highlighted Morocco's landscapes, fauna, and natural resources, and this issue was intended to showcase the country's unique environment and biodiversity.
The gazelle has long been one of the most emblematic animals of Morocco, inhabiting deserts, steppes, and semi-arid regions throughout the country. Several species, including the Dorcas Gazelle (Gazella dorcas) and Cuvier's Gazelle (Gazella cuvieri), have historically been part of Morocco's natural heritage.
Oases played a vital role in Moroccan history by providing water, agriculture, and shelter along caravan routes linking the Sahara with the imperial cities of the north. Date palms were essential to oasis economies, supplying food, shade, and building materials. During the French Protectorate period, definitive stamps often highlighted Morocco's landscapes, fauna, and natural resources, and this issue was intended to showcase the country's unique environment and biodiversity.