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Where to travel in North Africa & the Middle East

North Africa & the Middle East has 7 destinations in the catalogue, running roughly USD 70–350 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Egypt 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

Egypt 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, October, November, December. The weaker stretch across the region is May, June, July, August.

What the region is strong at

Across these destinations the recurring strengths are culture, food, adventure, romance.

Bahrain is the lowest-friction trip in the region.

Destinations in North Africa & the Middle East

Common questions

What is the cheapest place to travel in North Africa & the Middle East?
Egypt, at roughly USD 70–130 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, October, November, December. The weaker stretch across the region is 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, adventure, romance.

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