Holiday in Marsa Alam

About Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is Egypt's rising star for diving and snorkeling — a coastal stretch along the Red Sea that offers what Hurghada was 20 years ago: untouched coral reefs, deserted bays, and an underwater world that is among the most spectacular in the world. Here, the desert meets the tropical sea. The house reefs of the hotels in Marsa Alam are among the best in Egypt: directly from the beach into the water and within meters, you can swim among colorful corals, turtles, dolphins, and hundreds of fish species. Abu Dabbab Bay is famous for its resident dugong population — one of the rarest marine mammals in the world. Elphinstone Reef — a steep drop-off reef in the open sea — is considered one of the top 10 dive sites worldwide by divers, with regular sightings of hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, and mantas. For non-divers, snorkeling from the beach offers a breathtaking experience. Wadi el-Gemal National Park, south of Marsa Alam, combines desert and sea: mangrove forests, ancient emerald mines, Bedouin culture, and pristine bays where sea turtles nest.