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The Middle East’s first ‘Dark Sky’ destination is betting big on astrotourism

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. CNN — Sara Sami remembers the first time she really saw the stars. The 38-year-old Bahraini …

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Egypt Independent February 23, 2025

Egypt now leading tourist destination in Africa with roughly 14.9 million tourists: Statista

Egypt is witnessing rapid growth in international tourism, surpassing Morocco and Tunisia, according to the website Statista. Egypt took the lead at African tourism in 2023 with 14.9 million foreign tourists, ahead of Morocco with 14.5 million and Tunisia with 9.4 million. This increase has not only raised Egypt’s international standing, but also boosted its …

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Egypt Independent January 13, 2025