Marsa Alam
Egypt · Red Sea · 15 m
Description
Marsa Alam (مرسى علم) is a coastal town in southern Egypt on the Red Sea and a peaceful destination for divers, snorkelers, and nature lovers. The region is known for its colorful coral reefs, extensive seagrass meadows, and rich marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and the rare dugong. Dive sites such as Elphinstone Reef attract visitors with dramatic reef walls and abundant pelagic life. Beyond the developed coastline, vast desert landscapes, secluded bays, and long sandy beaches shape the scenery. Marsa Alam combines the rugged beauty of the Eastern Desert with the remarkable ecosystems of the Red Sea, offering nature-focused experiences away from Egypt’s major tourist centers.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or September – November
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Abu Dabbab Bay & Dugong Snorkeling
- Elphinstone Reef Diving
- Wadi El Gemal National Park
- Sataya Reef Dolphin Watching
- Marsa Mubarak & Dugong Snorkeling
- Hamata Islands(Day trip)
- Shaab Samadai (Dolphin House)(Day trip)
- Marsa Alam Coral Reefs
- Abu Ghusun Shipwreck(Day trip)
- Sharm El Luli Beach
- Qulaan Mangroves
- Wadi El Gemal Desert Safari
- Bedouin Desert Experience
- Hamata Lagoon(Day trip)
- Dolphin House Reef Diving(Day trip)
- Marsa Mubarak Turtle Watching
- Wadi El Gemal Bedouin Villages
- Roman Emerald Mines of Wadi Sikait(Day trip)
- Sikait Archaeological Site(Day trip)
- Empty Desert Beaches
- Quad Biking in the Eastern Desert
Getting there
- Airports:
- RMF