MOROCCO - Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage

"Located on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of Morocco, the site is the product of a fertile exchange between the Arabo-Muslim past and Western modernism. The inscribed city encompasses the new town conceived and built under the French Protectorate from 1912 to the 1930s, including royal and administrative areas, residential and commercial developments and the Jardins d’Essais botanical and pleasure gardens. It also encompasses older parts of the city dating back to the 12^thcentury. The new town is one of the largest and most ambitious modern urban projects built in Africa in the 20th century and probably the most complete. The older parts include Hassan Mosque (begun in 1184) and the Almohad ramparts and gates, the only surviving parts of the project for a great capital city of the Almohad caliphate as well as remains from the Moorish, or Andalusian, principality of the 17^thcentury." -http://whc.unesco.org

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Another great postcard of Rabat, Morocco from Anita of Austria. 

Thank you so much for this, Anita!

MOROCCO - Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)

"Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Thank you again Naomi for this Essaouira card postmarked in Essaouira! =)

Am sooo happy with the cards!

Postcard 2

Sabrina from Switzerland sent me this card after knowing that the card
she sent for me from Morocco did not arrive.
Thank you so much, Sabrina for the special effort!
Super appreciated!

MOROCCO - Historic City of Meknes

"Founded in the 11th century by the Almoravids as a military settlement, Meknes became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismaïl (1672–1727), the founder of the Alawite dynasty. The sultan turned it into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style, surrounded by high walls with great doors, where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb are still evident today." -http://whc.unesco.org/

My long awaited card from Brigitte of Germany who went to Morocco

last November 2014. Received after more than 2 months!

Thank you so much Brigitte for taking the time to send this to me

during your vacation in Morocco! Am sure you did enjoy your stay there!

MOROCCO - Archaeological Site of Volubilis

"The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B.C., became an important outpost of the Roman Empire and was graced with many fine buildings. Extensive remains of these survive in the archaeological site, located in a fertile agricultural area. Volubilis was later briefly to become the capital of Idris I, founder of the Idrisid dynasty, who is buried at nearby Moulay Idris." -http://whc.unesco.org

Wonderful postcard showing Archaeological Site of Volubilis...

Thank you so much, Rim! I so much like this card =)

MOROCCO - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

"The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco." -http://whc.unesco.org

Thank you so much Agi for sharing with me this wonderful postcard

during your trip to Morocco! =)

MOROCCO - Medina of Marrakesh

"Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre." -http://whc.unesco.org

Card info: Place Jamaa El Fna

Thank you so much for sending me this card, Naomi!

Hope you did have a great time in Morocco! =)

MOROCCO - Medina of Fez

"Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre." -http://whc.unesco.org

 

"It's a wonderful City and  big City too!", says Loly from Spain who visited the place.

Thank you so much for this Loly! My first UNESCO card of Morocco! Yipee!!!

Unpostmarked though... =(