I am an American, I just a common person, that has always wanted to visit that part of the world, I find that the middle eastern people very interesting in their culture.
2007-02-12 11:39:53 · 16 answers · asked by Diana J 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Dubai! I'm an American, and so is my family, and my family lives in Dubai. We love it, and the people are really nice here.
2007-02-12 11:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not technically the Middle East, but Turkey is a very welcoming country to tourists. There is not much extremism there and it has a fascinating culture. Cappadoccia is a great area to visit.
I lived in Izmir, Turkey for a year and the fact that it is a (secular) Islamic country hardly caused any issues at all.
I've also had dealing with lots of people from the Middle East and I've always found that the common people dislike America, but they don't blame the American people - it's the government they dislike.
I'm guessing Egypt and Morocco would be great to visit, too.
By the way, reading the other answers here, I can see some very stupid and misleading comments.
2007-02-12 19:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unbelievable as it may seem, the majority of people in the Middle East do not care where you are from as long as you behave properly within their country and according to their culture. Exactly the way in which we expect tourists in our countries to behave.
I have spent time in the middle east and found it no more or less welcoming than anywhere else. If you are interested then please dont feel that you cant visit the middle east, it's not all war-torn!
2007-02-12 19:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by penny century 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many places. Dubai and Oman immediately spring to mind. Lebanon was very welcoming but is a little war-torn at the moment. Jordan is very tourist-friendly.
The Iranian and Syrian people are very warm people, but perhaps as an American you might find a few problems there just now.
2007-02-12 19:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by thermidorthelobster 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Israel. Watch out for car bombs in the markets.
Saudi Arabia might be okay, also. It's strange to go somewhere and feel really broke, because a pizza there costs 30.00 American.
Check the online CIA travel advisories before you go, or call the American Embassy in the country you are seeking to visit. They'll be able to tell you, in general, what the deal is.
2007-02-12 19:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by A Military Veteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you would be welcomed in Israel, as they are one of our closest allies, and the only country in the region I would trust.
However, I don't know how safe it is ANYWHERE in the middle east.
One suggestion would be to contact the U.S. State Department.
They should be able to tell you where you would be welcomed, and where you would be safe.
They are the agency that handles the interests of U.S. citizens overseas.
2007-02-12 19:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, I went to Egypt 3 months ago, for the 2nd time. I absolutely love it. I've been to Sharm el sheikh, hurgada, luxor and aswan. Look them up on yahoo travel. I had soooo much fun there!
and you needn't worry, there had been loads of foreigner s and people there are VERY kind and friendly! Just go for it!
2007-02-12 19:45:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can go to Spain. Then take a boat to Morroco and come back the same day. It is interesting and you do not feel traped there it is called Tangier.
2007-02-12 19:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jerusalem. They have tours through there all the time. Contact your travel agent.
2007-02-12 19:44:26 · answer #9 · answered by michael m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go at this time. Maby when things cool down over there.
2007-02-12 19:43:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋