Region guide
Where to travel in North Africa & the Middle East
North Africa & the Middle East has destinations in the catalogue, running roughly USD 70–350 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Algeria — Algiers Kasbah is the lowest-cost entry point.
Cost figures are modelled on-the-ground estimates per person per day, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Cost spread
Algeria — Algiers Kasbah is the cheapest and Dubai & Abu Dhabi the most expensive per day at a mid-range style.
When to go
Most of the region is at its best in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The weaker stretch across the region is January, May, June, July, August.
What the region is strong at
Across these destinations the recurring strengths are culture, food, cities, romance.
Bahrain is the lowest-friction trip in the region.
Destinations in North Africa & the Middle East
Algeria — Algiers Kasbah
Algeria
USD 80–95 / person / day
Best March to May
Strongest at: cities, culture
Egypt
Egypt
USD 70–130 / person / day
Best October to March
Strongest at: culture, cities, food
Morocco
Morocco
USD 70–140 / person / day
Best March to May
Strongest at: culture, food, hidden gems
Türkiye
Türkiye
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Bahrain
Bahrain
USD 120–210 / person / day
Best November to February
Strongest at: food, culture
Jordan
Jordan
USD 120–220 / person / day
Best March to May
Strongest at: culture, adventure, hidden gems
Oman
Oman
USD 180–300 / person / day
Best November to March
Strongest at: adventure, hidden gems, nature
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
UAE
USD 200–350 / person / day
Best November to March
Strongest at: cities, nightlife, shopping
Common questions
- What is the cheapest place to travel in North Africa & the Middle East?
- Algeria — Algiers Kasbah, at roughly USD 80–95 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Dubai & Abu Dhabi sits at the other end.
- When is the best time to travel in North Africa & the Middle East?
- Most of the region is at its best in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The weaker stretch across the region is January, May, June, July, August.
- What is North Africa & the Middle East best for?
- Bahrain is the easiest trip to organise, and the region's recurring strengths are culture, food, cities, romance.
