Village in the Anti-Atlas
The Anti-Atlas Mountains (or Lesser Atlas) in southwestern Morocco are characterized by rugged, arid granite peaks, fertile oasis valleys, and traditional Amazigh (Berber) settlements. Built with stone and earthen architecture, these mountain villages blend into the terraced rocky slopes and palm-filled valleys, exemplifying the centuries-old cultural adaptation of local communities to the desert-mountain environment.
Issued in 1955 alongside the scenic airmail series (MAROC / المغرب / POSTE AÉRIENNE), this 100-franc stamp (VILLAGE de L'ANTI-ATLAS) captures the dramatic topography of southern Morocco. Designed by A. Delpy and engraved by Raoul Serres, the violet-toned vignette depicts tall date palms framing a tiered hillside village against sheer mountain ridges, with a transport aircraft traversing the sky above.
Issued in 1955 alongside the scenic airmail series (MAROC / المغرب / POSTE AÉRIENNE), this 100-franc stamp (VILLAGE de L'ANTI-ATLAS) captures the dramatic topography of southern Morocco. Designed by A. Delpy and engraved by Raoul Serres, the violet-toned vignette depicts tall date palms framing a tiered hillside village against sheer mountain ridges, with a transport aircraft traversing the sky above.