Ah, Kayak has spoken!
According to their Travel Check-in report, Zimbabwe is 2025’s must-see country, with Morocco hot on its heels at sixth place. And if you’re thinking, “Yeah, right, another list of trendy tourist traps,” pause. Even Will Smith wandered in Zimbabwe and loved it. That’s right, the man who’s probably more used to studio lights than roaring waterfalls agrees that Zimbabwe is worth it. So maybe, just maybe, Kayak wasn’t totally wrong this time.
Zimbabwe: Nature’s Overachiever
Zimbabwe doesn’t do subtlety. It screams adventure. Victoria Falls, affectionately called “The Smoke That Thunders,” is basically Mother Nature throwing a tantrum in the most majestic way possible, waterfalls that roar louder than a summer blockbuster. We have stared at it, possibly wondering if Earth is auditioning for a Marvel sequel.
But Zimbabwe isn’t all crashing water and elephant selfies. Great Zimbabwe, the ancient city, reminds you that humans once built stone cities without TikTok tutorials. Meanwhile, Hwange National Park is where elephants rule and humans politely observe. And the Matobo Hills, with their alien-like granite formations and ancient rock art, practically dare you to contemplate life, the universe, and why you didn’t visit sooner.
There’s irony here, of course: you can sit in a safari jeep, comfortably sipping something overpriced, while thousands of wild elephants go about their existential business, and you’re the one taking notes. But that’s the kind of humility Zimbabwe specializes in.
Morocco: A Feast for Every Sense
Morocco, meanwhile, enchants in a completely different way. Marrakech’s medina is a place where your nostrils are simultaneously attacked and seduced by spices, leather, and something suspiciously sweet. The Sahara Desert offers vast dunes and nights under stars so bright you wonder if the universe is showing off.
The Atlas Mountains provide treks that make your legs question every life choice, yet reward you with vistas worth every grunt. Cities like Fes and Chefchaouen are painterly in their absurd beauty, almost as if the world paused to let someone arrange every blue-painted alley with divine care. And the irony? Tourists flood in for the “authentic” experience, and somehow it remains authentic; a miracle of modern travel.
Why 2025 Is the Year to Finally Go
Both countries aren’t just destinations; they’re existential experiences disguised as vacations. Zimbabwe teaches you humility in the face of roaring waterfalls, elephants, and stone ruins that survived centuries while your smartphone barely lasts three years. Morocco teaches you sensory overload, negotiation skills in souks, and the humility of thinking you can see it all in one trip.
Flights are cheaper than ever, and accommodations range from budget-friendly chaos to luxury that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally wandered onto a movie set. Culture, adventure, cuisine, and history, both countries have all of it, and all of it unapologetically.
So pack your bags. Forget the influencer-approved “hidden gems” on Instagram. Channel your inner Will Smith or Angelina Jolie. Walk where they walked, wonder what they wondered, and maybe… just maybe, leave with stories worthy of your own overdramatic blog post. In 2025, Zimbabwe and Morocco are the places to go if you want to be humbled, thrilled, and slightly annoyed by how ridiculously gorgeous the world can be.
