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Morocco tops list of 'upcoming' backpacker destinations

(19 Aug 2008)

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The African country of Morocco has topped a list of up and coming backpacker destinations.

According to new research from Hostelworld.com, the number of backpackers visiting Morocco has increased by 103 per cent since 2007.

Popular destinations within Morocco include the coastal village of Essaouria, where backpackers are "guaranteed an authentic experience" and where activities such as kitesurfing and windsurfing are on offer.

Other up and coming backpacker favourites include Egypt, Japan and Slovakia.
Bookings for hostel accommodation in Kyoto, Japan have reportedly increased by 160 per cent over the last year.

Meanwhile, Miami has also seen "explosive" growth, with backpackers attracted by the "sandy beaches, flamboyant nightlife and hours of endless sunshine".

"Miami is the only major city in the United States bordered by two national parks, Everglades National Park on the west, and Biscayne National Park on the east," Hostelworld.com notes.

A recent survey by social networking site Bebo revealed that the average backpacker spends around £4,000 on their travels.

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