Region and month
Where to go in North Africa & the Middle East in January
The destinations we track in North Africa & the Middle East are a strong fit in January, based on our season model.
Fit and cost figures are My Travel Choices estimates from our own destination model, not live prices or booking data.
How to read this January ranking
A strong fit means our records show high January suitability for that destination, weighed together with trip fit and on-the-ground costs. It is not a dry-weather guarantee and not a forecast: conditions vary between a country's cities, coasts and islands. Daily figures are estimates for being there and exclude international flights.
Best fits in North Africa & the Middle East for January
#1
Egypt
Egypt
January fit: 9/10
USD 70–130 / person / day
Best October to March
Best for: culture, cities, food
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#2
Bahrain
Bahrain
January fit: 9/10
USD 120–210 / person / day
Best November to February
Best for: food, culture
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#3
Oman
Oman
January fit: 9/10
USD 180–300 / person / day
Best November to March
Best for: adventure, hidden gems, nature
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#4
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
UAE
January fit: 9/10
USD 200–350 / person / day
Best November to March
Best for: cities, nightlife, shopping
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
Where January is a weaker choice
Weaker in this month: Jordan, Morocco, Türkiye.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in North Africa & the Middle East in January?
- The destinations we track in North Africa & the Middle East are a strong fit in January, based on our season model.
- Which places in North Africa & the Middle East are worth avoiding in January?
- Weaker in this month: Jordan, Morocco, Türkiye.
- What is the cheapest option in North Africa & the Middle East in January?
- Egypt carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 70–130 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.