Kasbah in the Anti-Atlas Region

Kasbah in the Anti-Atlas Region

Year
1952
Face Value
100
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
MA 350
Yvert & Tellier
MA PA87
Scott
FR-MA 416

Technical Details

Colors
Brown
Size
26 x 40 mm
Perforation
13
Designer
Alexandre Delpy
Printers
Atelier de fabrication des timbres-Poste, paris
Issued in the early 1950s as part of Morocco’s definitive airmail series, this stamp commemorates one of the country's historic kasbahs and fortified settlements, monuments that played an important role in the defense, administration, and development of communities throughout Morocco. These fortified structures served as centers of regional power and trade, reflecting the country's rich architectural heritage and the strategic importance of key routes linking different parts of the kingdom.

By featuring a traditional fortress on an airmail stamp, Morocco combined a symbol of its historical heritage with the modern progress represented by aviation. The issue highlighted the coexistence of tradition and modernization, celebrating both the preservation of Morocco’s cultural landmarks and the growing importance of air transport in connecting the country with the wider world.