Andalusian gardens and architectural heritage

Andalusian gardens and architectural heritage

Year
1954
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
MA 373
Yvert & Tellier
MA 331
Stanley Gibbons
FR-MA 434

Technical Details

Colors
Lilac pink
Size
21.5 x 26 mm
Perforation
14 x 13
Printing
Recess
Designer
Alexandre Delpy
Issued in the early 1950s as part of Morocco’s definitive series, this stamp commemorates the Andalusian gardens and architectural heritage that reflect centuries of cultural exchange between Morocco and Al-Andalus. Andalusian-style gardens, with their fountains, courtyards, and harmonious integration of nature and architecture, became an important element of Moroccan artistic and urban traditions, particularly in historic cities such as Fez, Meknes, Rabat, and Marrakech.

By featuring an Andalusian garden setting, Morocco highlighted a significant aspect of its cultural and historical heritage. The issue celebrated the influence of Andalusian art and design on Moroccan civilization and emphasized the importance of preserving architectural and landscape traditions that continue to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural identity.