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However, the influx of tourists is not the only figure on the rise; \u00a0costs\u00a0 are increasing as well. The latest national price index reveals that accommodation costs in hotels, hostels, and pensions have significantly escalated\u2014up \u00a07%\u00a0 compared to last year. Looking further back, RTVE estimates that hotel prices have surged by more than \u00a050%\u00a0 since the pandemic.<\/p>\n
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Looking to Northern Africa<\/strong>. With this background of rising prices, despite its strong appeal, more and more families in the UK are opting for \u00a0alternative\u00a0, more affordable holiday destinations. This has drawn their interest towards northern Africa, including countries like \u00a0Egypt, Tunisia\u00a0, and \u00a0Morocco\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This trend was recently highlighted by the *Daily Mail*, noting that it’s not a new phenomenon. The travel sector has observed a steady response from British tourists to the price hikes in \u00a0Spain and Portugal\u00a0, leading many to look southward to northern Africa. In late \u00a02024\u00a0, *Mirror* reported on families choosing to swap the Canary Islands for Egypt for their winter holidays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Surprising Statistic: 39%<\/strong>. Beyond the anecdotal reports from travel agencies, several statistics shed light on the growing interest in north Africa among British travelers. For instance, \u00a0Booking\u00a0 has noted that between January and May, searches related to Tunisia increased by \u00a068%\u00a0 compared to the same months in \u00a02024\u00a0. In Egypt, the growth was \u00a064%\u00a0, and in Morocco, \u00a039%\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This isn’t merely hypothetical planning; change is already underway. This summer, the platform \u00a0TUI UK\u00a0 reported a \u00a030%\u00a0 increase in reservations for Egypt compared to the previous year. Tunisia also saw double-digit growth in demand, with a strong uptick in interest for Morocco.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Increased Interest, More Flights<\/strong>. British airlines have swiftly recognized this interest and have begun enhancing their connections with the continent. This year, \u00a019,847 flights\u00a0 are expected to depart from UK airports bound for northern Africa, more than double the \u00a08,653\u00a0 flights recorded before the pandemic. Connections to Spain and Portugal will also grow, but at a much slower rate\u2014around \u00a010%\u00a0 and \u00a09%\u00a0, respectively.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this new context, Morocco has an added advantage: proximity. A British traveler heading to \u00a0Alicante\u00a0 will spend about two and a half hours in flight. In contrast, reaching \u00a0Cairo\u00a0 takes considerably longer, but the trip to \u00a0Marrakech\u00a0 is under four hours.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is There a Significant Price Difference?<\/strong> Yes. While traveling to Tunisia or Morocco involves longer flights, the cost of accommodation works in the travelers’ favor. \u00a0EuroWeekly\u00a0 has calculated that a seven-night stay in \u00a0Agadir\u00a0 costs around \u00a0\u00a3889\u00a0 per person, whereas similar Mediterranean packages in \u00a0Marbella, Santorini\u00a0, or \u00a0Mykonos\u00a0 can range between \u00a0\u00a31,000 and \u00a32,700\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “There\u2019s a growing trend, especially among families, toward more economical destinations,” stated \u00a0Sebastien Ebel\u00a0, CEO of TUI Group, emphasizing that more people are choosing to vacation in Egypt instead of the Canary Islands. Even at that time, \u00a0EasyJet Holidays\u00a0 had reported increased demand for other African destinations, including Morocco.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prices\u2026 and More<\/strong>. The inclination for more Britons to consider holidaying in Tunisia or Morocco instead of the Balearics or Canaries can be attributed to more than just price differences. Other factors are in play, such as the \u00a0democratization\u00a0 of the travel market, with an increasing number of travelers seeking budget-friendly options while willing to explore alternatives if Spain doesn’t meet their financial constraints. “We often see new clients with lower incomes wanting to travel within an \u00a0\u00a3800\u00a0 budget,” Ebel observed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another crucial factor centers on what tourists find in Tunisia, Morocco, or Egypt: warm destinations rich in heritage, sun-kissed beaches, stunning landscapes, and competitive hotels that have improved significantly in recent years to offer quality comparable to what British travelers expect in Spain or Portugal. This new trend aligns with protests in certain areas of Spain, such as the Balearics or Catalonia, where residents are expressing fatigue over \u00a0mass tourism\u00a0.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Images | Heidi Kaden (Unsplash)<\/a> and Calin Stan (Unsplash)<\/a><\/p>\n The \u00a0north\u00a0 of Spain has been expressing grievances regarding mass tourism for years. Regions like Asturias are discovering the bitter consequences of losing their tourist base.<\/p>\n![\"Hacer](\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750402709_396_The-prices-in-Spain-are-leading-British-tourists-to-Morocco.jpeg\"\/)
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