Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 inches
Photographer/Publisher: Ed. Maroc-Color – EN BAHIA – 39 Rue d’ Azilal – Casablanca
Condition: In decent condition for age. Please check our images.
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Le chapeau de Napoleon (rocher caractéristique dans la Vallée de Tafraoute); Napoleon’s hat (characteristic fortress in the Tafraoute valley); Napoleonshut – (characteristische Festung in dem Tafraoutestal; Il cappello di Napoleone (fortezza caratteristica nella vallata di Tafraoute)
Addressee:
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Harris, Deepdene, 52 Birchwood Road, PETTS WOOD, Kent, BR5 1NZ ANGLETERRE
Internal notes: QC passed
Imagine yourself transported to the dramatic landscape captured in this postcard, a scene from 1974 Morocco’s Tafraoute Valley. The photograph showcases the iconic Napoleon’s Hat rock formation, an imposing natural fortress rising from the golden, rocky terrain. Scattered below are charming village homes, their soft pastel hues blending seamlessly with the rugged earth. You can almost feel the warmth of the sun against the rocks and the faint breeze whispering through the valley. The striking beauty of the landscape draws you in, offering a glimpse into a place where time appears to stand still. It’s more than just a photograph; it’s a window into the heart of Tafraoute’s natural and cultural heritage.
On the reverse side of the postcard lies a handwritten message, penned with care and addressed to Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Harris in Petts Wood, Kent. The sender mentions their travels to Agadir and marvels at the sights—a mix of modern life and breathtaking natural wonders. The words carry the excitement of discovery, the kind of experience that inspires one to write home. The handwriting, slightly rushed but heartfelt, reveals the enthusiasm of the traveller in a world far removed from the recipient’s life in England. It’s a time capsule of emotions, a personal story intertwined with the place and moment it represents.
The stamp and postmark add yet another layer to the story. The Moroccan stamp features an air of elegance, reflecting the country’s history and culture, while the postmark offers a date and a geographical anchor to this tale of adventure. These details make the postcard a treasure for collectors—each element contributing to its charm and significance. Holding this piece, you feel connected to a specific time and place, imagining the journey it undertook to deliver a message of wonder from Tafraoute Valley to a quiet home in Kent. It’s not just a postcard; it’s a piece of history, a shared moment between distant lives.
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