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UK Holidaymakers Swap Europe for North Africa’s Value and Year-Round Weather

Lower accommodation costs in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are drawing UK travellers beyond the traditional summer season

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Overview

  • Flights from UK airports to North Africa are projected at 19,847 this year, more than double the 8,653 flights recorded in 2019.
  • Tui bookings for Egypt are up 30% year-on-year, with double-digit growth reported for Tunisia and strong demand for Morocco.
  • Booking.com recorded search increases of 68% for Tunisia, 64% for Egypt and 39% for Morocco during the first five months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.
  • Tui has added new routes from London Stansted to Enfidha in Tunisia and from Newcastle to Agadir in Morocco to meet growing demand.
  • Value-conscious holiday planning and mild winter temperatures are extending UK traveller interest in North Africa beyond peak summer months.