Marsa Alam, Egypt

Things to Do in Marsa Alam

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Did you know? Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam was a major pharaonic port city around 1500 BCE, serving as Egypt's gateway to the Red Sea trade routes and the Land of Punt.

The town sits within the Red Sea Governorate's premier diving territory, home to pristine coral reefs and an estimated 1,200+ fish species.

Marsa Alam's name means 'Deep Harbour' in Arabic, a fitting description for its natural anchorage used by ancient mariners.

The nearest major city, Hurghada, is 250 km north; most visitors fly into Marsa Alam International Airport (opened 2003), cutting transfer time to 15–30 minutes.

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) are commonly sighted in Marsa Alam's waters, particularly during morning boat trips near the continental shelf.

The town remains one of Egypt's least crowded Red Sea resorts, with far fewer all-inclusive megahotels than Sharm El-Sheikh or Hurghada.

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