Travellers are ditching Spain and Portugal for cheaper holidays. Here’s where they’re going
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Why tourists are picking north Africa over traditional holiday hotspots
- British tourists are increasingly choosing north Africa for holidays due to the availability of cheaper, high-quality hotels compared to traditional European hotspots like Spain, France, and Italy.
- Aviation analysts report a significant increase in flights from UK airports to north Africa, with 19,847 flights projected for this year, more than double the 8,653 flights recorded in 2019.
- Travel company Tui reports a 30 per cent increase in summer bookings to Egypt compared to 2024, with double-digit growth for Tunisia and strong demand for Morocco, citing better value for money.
- Booking.com recorded a 68 per cent increase in searches for summer breaks in Tunisia, with Egypt and Morocco seeing rises of 64 per cent and 39 per cent respectively.
- Travel experts say that north Africa offers "incredible value for money", attracting holidaymakers who previously favoured mainland Europe due to cost of living pressures.