Morocco, First Definitive Issue

Morocco · 1917 · 10 Centimes

This stamp features a detailed depiction of the Great Mosque of Tangier, a significant religious and architectural landmark. The design is framed with intricate Moorish patterns, reflecting the rich artistic heritage of the region. It was part of the first definitive series issued for the French Protectorate of Morocco.

Issued in 1917 under the French Protectorate, this stamp represents the establishment of a formal postal system and French administrative control, which began with the Treaty of Fes in 1912.