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The top 10 natural wonders in Morocco according to Le Figaro

• 180 km from Ouarzazate, the Todgha gorges, nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of Morocco”, impress with their vertiginous limestone walls reaching 300 meters high. A paradise for climbers and hikers, they offer an exceptional panorama of the valley and the palm grove of Tinghir. Be careful, however, of flash floods in the event of heavy rain, the publication warns.

• Change of scenery with the White Dune in Dakhla, an immaculate dune which seems to float on the turquoise water of the lagoon. A famous kitesurfing spot, this site can be discovered at low tide, when fiddler crabs take over the place. From its height of 10 meters, the dune offers a breathtaking view of the lagoon, classified as a wetland of international importance.

• Erg Chebbi, with its majestic dunes in shades of pink and orange, is a must for desert lovers. Accessible by car, it is ideal for a first experience in the Sahara, particularly during a camel trek with bivouac. To avoid crowds, it is better to favor the low season.

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• The Ouzoud waterfalls, 150 km from Marrakech, are the most spectacular in Morocco. Pouring over 110 meters in three levels, they offer a fascinating spectacle of drops iridescent by the sun. A word of advice: avoid feeding Barbary macaques, a species threatened with extinction.

• Legzira beach, south of Agadir, seduces with its ocher sand, blue waters and glowing cliffs. Despite the disappearance of one of its two arches, the site remains a privileged place for walks. Be careful when swimming, however, as the currents can be strong.

• In the Talassemtane natural park, near Chefchaouen, the Pont de Dieu is a natural arch that is worth the detour. A hike allows you to discover this site and the richness of the surrounding fauna and flora.

• The caves of Hercules, 14 km from Tangier, are a place full of legends. These natural cavities offer breathtaking views of the ocean, with an opening that draws the map of Africa upside down.

• The Cathedral of Mastfrane, in the central High Atlas, is a rocky block which evokes the shape of a church. The ascent to this summit offers a breathtaking panorama of the SIBE of Tamga, an ornithological reserve sheltering around a hundred species of birds.

• More difficult to access, Erg Chigaga, a 40 km long dune massif, can be reached by 4×4 from M’Hamid. A camel trek with bivouac allows you to immerse yourself in this grandiose desert, with its dunes that can reach 300 meters high.

• Finally, the Naïla lagoon, in the heart of the Khnifiss national park, is a unique ecosystem where sand dunes and eroded cliffs coexist. This ornithological sanctuary welcomes more than 25,000 migratory birds each year.

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