Region and interest
Best destinations for shopping in North Africa & the Middle East
4 of the 7 destinations we track in North Africa & the Middle East score highly for shopping, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for shopping in North Africa & the Middle East
#1
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
UAE
shopping score: 10/10
USD 200–350 / person / day
Best November to March
#2
Morocco
Morocco
shopping score: 9/10
USD 70–140 / person / day
Best March to May
#3
Türkiye
Türkiye
shopping score: 9/10
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best April to June
#4
Egypt
Egypt
shopping score: 8/10
USD 70–130 / person / day
Best October to March
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Dubai & Abu Dhabi costs about 175% more than Egypt (roughly 175 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 costDubai & Abu Dhabi: 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 shopping in North Africa & the Middle East?
- 4 of the 7 destinations we track in North Africa & the Middle East score highly for shopping, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest shopping 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 Dubai & Abu Dhabi our season model points to November to March.