Egypt, Saudi Arabia & UAE Snag Top 3 Spots In The Top Destinations For International Travel In 2024

Wego in its recent ranking of the top destinations for international travel for MENA travellers in 2024.

by Anupriya Mishra
Egypt, Saudi Arabia & UAE Snag Top 3 Spots In The Top Destinations For International Travel In 2024

There are several travellers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. And as a result, they like to travel to new places for new experiences. And recently, Wego, which is an online travel marketplace revealed its list of top global destinations for Middle East travellers. And if you are also curious about who took the top spots, we are here to spill the details!

Saudi Arabia & Egypt Are Amongst The Top Destinations For Travellers

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Wego in its recent ranking of the top destinations for international travel for MENA travellers in 2024, revealed that Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken the top two spots, respectively. Yes, after Egypt, Saudi Arabia has taken the second spot, thereby coming to be a favoured destination amongst travellers in the Middle East. This hardly comes as a surprise as both nations offer rich cultural experiences with a diverse range of attractions. With an equally interesting past, the appeal of both nations attracts travellers who seek enriching experiences. However, it’s worth noting that this ranking is for Quarter 1 of 2024.

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Take A Look At The Top 10 Spots

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For those who aren’t aware, Wego is an online travel marketplace. It’s a travel app where users can book their flights and is regarded as number one in the MENA region. Revealing the relative popularity of the destinations through their rankings, here’s a list of the top 10 preferred destinations for Middle East travellers –

  1. Egypt
  2. Saudi Arab
  3. UAE
  4. Pakistan
  5. Kuwait
  6. Turkey
  7. Jordan
  8. Qatar
  9. Oman
  10. Morocco

In fact, the study also revealed the top European destinations preferred by Middle East travellers. These were as follows –

  1. United Kingdom
  2. Italy
  3. Azerbaijan
  4. Germany
  5. Russia
  6. France
  7. Georgia
  8. Spain
  9. Austria
  10. Bosnia

So, which one of these top destinations do you plan to visit?

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