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TO: MIDDLE EAST  
EGYPT  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will require an entry visa for Egypt which can be obtained upon arrival. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information.		 Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid; diphtheria.
Vaccines sometimes advised: tuberculosis; rabies; hepatitis B. Yellow fever certificate required if over 1 year old and entering from an infected area. Air passengers, without a certificate, and in transit from yellow fever infected countries will be detained in the precincts of the airport until their journey is resumed
Malaria precautions are essential in El Faiyum area (50 miles south
of Cairo on west bank of Nile) from June to October. Risk is minimal in other areas and tourist resorts. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
The weather is great all year roundm but
the best time would be October to February as it is winter and cooler
than the hot summers months of June to August.		 Christmas Egypt, 7th December
- Solstice at Abu Simbel February 22 and October 22
- South Sinai Camel Festival - May
- Cairo Film Festival - 7-17 October
- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calender
IRAN  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will need an entry visa for Iran. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid. diphtheria.
Vaccines sometimes advised: rabies; hepatitis B; tuberculosis.Malaria precautions are essential in areas north of the Zagros
mountains and in western and south western regions, in the summer months and in the provinces of Sistan - Baluchestan, Hormozgan and Kerman from March to November. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
May to September. Rainy season is October to March. January is very with some snowfalls. Iranian Music Dissertation and Music Paper in contest Jan 01 - May 01
- National Day February 11
- Iranian New Year Mar 21 - Mar 22
- Ridvan April 21 - May 02
IRAQ  
Visas Health issues
No reliable information can yet be obtained for Iraq. There are currently
no scheduled international flights serving Iraq. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid; diphtheria.
Vaccines sometimes advised: rabies; hepatitis B; tuberculosis. Yellow fever certificate required if entering from an infected area.
Malaria precautions are essential in northern rural areas below 1500m, but also in Basrah Province, from May to NovembeR.
Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
September to November and April to June.
December to March are cold winter months with light rains from December
to March.		 National Day July 17 Nation Wide, Iraq
ISRAEL  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will not need an entry visa for Isreal if intended stay is less than 90 days. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A. Vaccines sometimes recommended: tuberculosis; hepatitis B; diphtheria; typhoid; rabies; poliomyelitis.
Malaria not normally present. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
Best time to travel: Summer time which is June to August. It is rainy throught the year with less rain from May to August. July 02-05 Jazz, Folk and Blues Festival in TÛrshavn - Middle of May to middle of August: Tuesdays Concerto Grotto every Tuesday - G Festival 18-19 July
JORDAN  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will need an entry visa for Jordan which can be obtained on arrival.
Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information.		 Courses or boosters usually advised: diphtheria; typhoid: hepatitis A.
Vaccines sometimes advised: poliomyelitis; tuberculosis; hepatitis B; rabies.
Yellow fever certificate required if over 1 year old and entering from an infected area.
Malaria not normally present. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
Weather is great all year round with the hottest months being May to September. Independence Day May 25 Nation Wide, Jordan
- Jerash Festival
- Azraq Festival
- Fuhais Festival
LEBANON  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalites will require an entry visa for Lebanon. Most nationalities will be able to obtain an entry visa on arrival.
Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A. Vaccines sometimes advised: poliomyelitis; diphtheria; tuberculosis; rabies; hepatitis B; typhoid.
Yellow fever certificate required if entering from an infected area. Malaria not normally present. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
June to August. The winter and rainy season
is November to March.		 Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts
February 17 - March 21 Beirut, le, Lebanon
- Christmas Lebanon, 25th December
- Lebanon Summer Festivals Baalbeck Festival
MOROCCO  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will not require a visa for Morocco for stays of less than 90 days.
Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid. Vaccines sometimes advised: poliomyelitis; diphtheria; hepatitis B; rabies; tuberculosis.The risk of malaria is limited to eastern parts of the country in
rural valleys, west of the Atlas mountains (Al Hoceima, Taounate and Taza provinces) from May to October. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior
to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
Spring and Autum which is April to October. Summer months of June to August are very hot with averages being 38. This is a nice time to travel as it is not too cool in the Atlas mountains. May the Mousseum of Sidi Mohammed M'a al-Anim
- National Folklore Festival of Marrakesh is a 10-day tourist event
- In October, the Northern town of Erfoud hosts a festival in honour of the
quintessential desert fruit, the date
- Independence Day, 18 November
OMAN  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will need an entry visa for Oman. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid. Vaccine sometimes advised: poliomyelitis; tuberculosis; hepatitis B; diphtheria; rabies. Yellow fever certificate required if entering from an infected area. Malaria precautions are essential in limited foci in remote areas in Musandam and North Batinah provinces.
Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
December to February which is winter. Summer is May to October with average temperatures being 36. New Year's Day 1 January
- National Day 18 November
- Sultan's Birthday 19 November
SYRIA  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will need an entry visa for Syria. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid; diphtheria.
Vaccines sometimes advised: tuberculosis; poliomyelitis; rabies; hepatitis B.
Yellow fever certificate required if entering from an infected area. Malaria precautions are essential in northern border areas from May to October. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior
to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
May to September whichis summer and it is hot and dry with average temperatures being 37. December to Februrary is
the main rainy season.		 Ramadan, a month long event with the date changing every year
- Eid al-Adah new date every year
- Evacuation Day, on 17 April
- Correctionist Movement Day, on 16 November
TURKEY  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will need an entry visa for Turkey which can be obtained on arrival. New Zealanders will not need a visa for stays
of shorter than 90 days. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; diphtheria; Vaccines sometimes advised: tuberculosis; hepatitis B; poliomyelitis; rabies; typhoid
Malaria precautions are essential only in the far eastern provinces of Cukurova, Amikova and the low lying areas around Side and Adana in coastal Anatolia, from May to October. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior
to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
Spring and fall which is April/May and
September/October. December to February is winter with average temperatures
being 7.		 Seker Bayrami, a 3-day festival at the end of Ramazan
- Kurban Bayrami March-April
- camel-wrestling in mid-January, in the village of SelÁuk
- National Sovereignty Day, April 23
- Folklore and Music Festival in mid-July
- Diyarbakir's Watermelon Festival in mid or late September
- The whole country stops, just for a moment, at 9.05 am November 10,
the time of Atat¸rk's death in 1938.
YEMEN  
Visas Health issues
Most nationalities will need an entry visa for Yemen. Visa requirements often change, so always check with the consulate for the most
up-to-date information. 		Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A; typhoid; diphtheria.
Vaccines sometimes advised: poliomyelitis; tuberculosis; hepatitis B; rabies.
Malaria precautions are essential in the whole country except Aden and the airport perimeter where the risk is minimal, all year round. Yellow fever certificate required if over 1 year old and entering from an infected area. Always check with your local health professional 60 days prior to travelling.
When to travel Festivals
Spring and fall which is October and April. April to September have average temperatures of 36. Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan
- Eid al-Adha Pilgrimage
- Islamic New Year
- Day of National Unity 22 May
- Revolution Day 26 September
- National Day 14 October