Two Moroccan natural sites among the most beautiful in the world

This ranking of the most beautiful places in the world in 2025, based on the opinions of columnists, travelers and globetrotters, takes into account beaches, dunes, waterfalls, forests, cities, natural landscapes, etc. Time Out has identified 44 magnificent places on the five continents. Among the four sites identified in Africa, two are Moroccan: the Dakhla peninsula and the Erg Chebbi.

Ranked 18th in the world, the Dakhla peninsula is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Moroccan Sahara. It extends over 35 km and its white sand beaches attract many visitors who enjoy the natural beauty of the site. With its moderate climate (25 degrees all year round), Dakhla is a true haven of peace where travelers can take a desert excursion, climb the dunes, admire the sunrises and sunsets, or practice water sports.

Located in southeastern Morocco, about 50 kilometers from the city of Erfoud, the Erg Chebbi, better known as the Merzouga dunes, is also on this Time Out ranking. With golden sand dunes reaching a height of 300 meters and stretching over 28 km, this site ranked 27th in the world is a popular destination for tourists who can admire the sunrises and sunsets, explore the vast expanse of sand on foot or by camel, or enjoy overnight stays under the Berber tents in the bivouacs.

The Komodo National Park in Indonesia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tops the list of the most beautiful places in the world, according to Time Out. It "offers one of the rarest sights in the world: three giant bays of white, black and pink sand united in a single setting. Topped by rocky hills, the park offers a setting straight out of Jurassic Park," details the British magazine. It is followed by Victoria Falls (Zambia-Zimbabwe), Punakha Valley (Bhutan), St John’s Co-Cathedral (Malta) and Disko Island (Greenland).