Yep i did, (in between the GF and most of the hotel being bedridden with the trots and sweats) but things may have changed since the 80's perhaps.
Went on some day trips, was continuously hassled by traders. Even at a stop off to the desert to eat we had a few pressed up against the window...
I've not been to any of those Arab countries since, put me right off. Give me the Caribbean or a Greek island anyday. I found the begging and hassling and the blokes leering at the women, plus the filth and stomach churning food, put me off. Still it might have changed, even so nicer places and...