How about a trip to Western Sahara
A Brief Summary
This is a stretch… even for a list that looks at countries which could be suitable for a holiday in the coming years (decades!!) given a range of factors unlikely to play out favourably! But, Western Sahara, on paper at least, is not a lot different to southern and western Morocco. They share cultural, religious and geographical similarities and are only c.6 hours from the UK. The climate here throughout the year, but especially in May in the coastal region, is just about perfect for lazy, or active holidays, with temperatures averaging 24-26°C, absolutely no rain, sea breezes and clear blue skies. If you were a little more adventurous the Sahara “proper” isn’t far inland, so think sand-surfing and dune-bashing as you would in Namibia or the UAE today. This will all be dependent on the country being politically stable, having any form of infrastructure to support tourism, including hotels, airports, roads etc. and retaining a level of stability and indepedence financially, all before you’re able to book a flight or vacation here. But here’s hoping…
Location
About the Weather
Meteorologically there are few places on earth which can hold a candle to this region of west Africa. Days are often between 22 and 27°c, while nights average 14-20°c, from Jan to Jul. Rainfall here is… well, it just doesn’t really, and sunshine abounds in every month, peaking in Spring. Winters (Dec – Feb) are cooler than summers, but all seasons are beautiful. Extreme heat on the coast is rare given the cooling influence of the Atlantic, but you don’t have to go far inland at all to be reminded the almighty Sahara Desert is nearby where temperatures can exceed 40°c in any month of the year!
Travel by Air (from UK)
Direct Flight
No Direct Flight
<8 Hours
(Avg from UK)
Weather Summary
Average Rainfall
(per month)
0.4 mm
Average Sunlight
(per day)
9.9 (hrs)
Average High Temperature
24°C
Average Low
15.8°C
Cost of living
Alcohol
Crime
LGBTQ+
Visas
So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!
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