When to Visit the Middle East: Cooler Months, Desert Nights and Ramadan
October to April is the safest window for Petra, Egypt and the Gulf. Here are regional timings, summer strategies and how Ramadan changes travel.
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3 guidesThe Middle East's Essential Sights: Petra, Giza, Jerusalem and the Gulf
Four landmark destinations, three practical routes, and advice on visas, heat, dress and guides for a first trip to the region.
Petra, Giza, Jerusalem and the Gulf: Top Destinations in the Middle East
Four anchor stops and three realistic routes through Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf, plus advice on heat, guides, visas and Ramadan.