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// Middle East

Middle
East

Petra, the Pyramids, Cappadocia, the Sahara — the ancient world, still standing.

The Middle East contains more UNESCO World Heritage Sites per square kilometre than anywhere else on earth, and a fraction of the tourists most of them deserve. Jordan is one of the safest, most welcoming countries in the Arab world — Petra alone justifies a long-haul flight. Morocco is Africa's most accessible country with a sensory intensity that makes European cities feel polite. Turkey bridges continents and contains everything from Aegean beaches to Armenian churches to some of the world's best skiing.

// Where to Go

Destination Guides

Jordan
Petra & Wadi Rum
The rose-red city at dawn and a desert that looks like Mars at night.
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Morocco
Marrakech & Morocco
Souks, riads, the Sahara and sensory intensity unlike anywhere else.
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Egypt
Cairo & Luxor
The Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and 4,500 years still standing.
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UAE
Dubai
Impossible architecture, desert safaris and a city that invented its own category.
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Cappadocia
Surreal volcanic landscape — fairy chimneys, cave hotels and dawn balloon flights.
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// Budget Routes

Backpacker Guides

🏜️£30–£55/day
Jordan
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🏺£20–£40/day
Egypt
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🕌£20–£40/day
Turkey
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🕌£20–£40/day
Morocco
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// Book Activities

Experiences Worth Booking

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Petra by Night & Day Tour, Jordan

The Treasury illuminated by 1,500 candles at night — then the full site at dawn.

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Cairo & Pyramids of Giza Tour

The last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World — extraordinary even surrounded by tourists.

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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Sunrise

The fairy chimneys at 300m — still one of the world's great travel experiences.

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Sahara Desert Overnight Camp, Morocco

Erg Chebbi dunes, a camel at sunset and sleeping under the Saharan stars.

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// When to Go

Season guide

Jordan, Israel, Egypt: October–April is ideal — spring is perfect, summers are dangerously hot (40°C+). Morocco: October–April for the coast and cities; the Sahara is year-round but March–May is beautiful. Turkey: April–May and September–October for the Aegean coast and Cappadocia. Cappadocia is magical in light snow. Oman: October–March — avoiding the extreme summer heat.

// Need to Know

Before you go

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Jordan's Petra is 3 hours from Amman. Stay at least one night in Wadi Musa to see the Treasury at dawn without rush.

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Modest dress near religious sites is required across the region — cover shoulders and knees, carry a scarf. Respect the culture.

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Check Ramadan dates before booking — the atmosphere changes significantly during the holy month. Some countries restrict public eating.

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Israel entry can affect Jordan and Lebanon entry stamps in your passport. Check current regulations if combining multiple countries.

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Most of the Middle East is considerably safer than media coverage suggests. Always check FCDO advice, but Jordan, Oman, Morocco and Turkey are very welcoming destinations.

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