How about a trip to Western Sahara

Western Sahara

SummaryA 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…

LocationLocation

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WeatherAbout 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 AirTravel by Air (from UK)

Direct Flight

No Direct Flight

No Direct Flight

<8 Hours

Flight Length

(Avg from UK)

WeatherWeather Summary

Rainfall

Average Rainfall
(per month)

0.4 mm

Sunlight

Average Sunlight
(per day)

9.9 (hrs)

Temperature

Average High Temperature

24°C

Temperature

Average Low

15.8°C

Cost of livingCost of living

Cost of living

On average prices are very affordable and reasonable

AlcoholAlcohol

Ok

Prohibited

CrimeCrime

Crime

Higher crime levels. Caution strongly advised

LGBTQ+LGBTQ+

Not

Illegal for all, although severe punishment rarely enforced

VisasVisas

Visas are required for visitation

Visas are required for visitation.

So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!

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