Fountain of the Karauin Mosque, Fes

Issued in the early 1950s as part of Morocco’s definitive series, this stamp commemorates the University and Mosque of Al-Qarawiyyin (Karawiyyin) in Fez, one of the most important cultural and educational institutions in the Islamic world. Founded in the ninth century, Al-Qarawiyyin became a renowned center of learning, attracting scholars and students from across North Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, and playing a major role in the development of Islamic scholarship, science, and literature.

By featuring Al-Qarawiyyin, Morocco highlighted a monument that symbolizes the country's rich intellectual, religious, and cultural heritage. The issue celebrated the institution's historical contribution to education and knowledge while emphasizing the importance of preserving landmarks that reflect Morocco's long tradition of learning and its enduring role in the history of Islamic civilization.