Region and interest
Best destinations for hidden gems in North Africa & the Middle East
5 of the 7 destinations we track in North Africa & the Middle East score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for hidden gems in North Africa & the Middle East
#1
Morocco
Morocco
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 70–140 / person / day
Best March to May
#2
Oman
Oman
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 180–300 / person / day
Best November to March
#3
Türkiye
Türkiye
hidden gems score: 9/10
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best April to June
#4
Jordan
Jordan
hidden gems score: 9/10
USD 120–220 / person / day
Best March to May
#5
Egypt
Egypt
hidden gems score: 8/10
USD 70–130 / person / day
Best October to March
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Oman costs about 140% more than Egypt (roughly 140 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
Egypt: lower costOman: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for hidden gems in North Africa & the Middle East?
- 5 of the 7 destinations we track in North Africa & the Middle East score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest hidden gems option in North Africa & the Middle East?
- Egypt carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 70–130 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in North Africa & the Middle East?
- For Morocco our season model points to March to May.