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Brits Flock to North Africa as Holiday Bookings and Flights Soar

Cost pressures at home and mild year-round weather have driven British holidaymakers to seek affordable luxury in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.

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Overview

  • TUI reports summer bookings for Egypt up 30% year-on-year with double-digit growth in Tunisia and strong uptake in Morocco.
  • Aviation analysts Cirium project 19,847 UK-North Africa flights this year, more than double the 8,653 recorded in 2019.
  • Booking.com searches are up 68% for Tunisia, 64% for Egypt and 39% for Morocco compared with the first five months of 2024.
  • easyJet and Norse Airways have launched or expanded routes from Gatwick, Stansted and Newcastle to meet rising demand.
  • Industry leaders say squeezed disposable incomes and value-driven planning are prompting holidaymakers to choose North Africa over pricier European resorts.