Marsa Alam

The heavenly city resort of Marsa Alam is always in mind for true travelers who seek to live a tropical adventure surrounded by natural beauty and tranquility. It looks over the Red Sea in the southeast of Egypt just 280 km away from Hurghada and 700 km away from Cairo. It was in the beginning just a small fishing village, but it turned out to be a very famous sea resort and a major diving center for tourists. What characterizes Marsa Alam is that its beauty is still untouched by the harmful effects of modernization, unlike more commercial cities like Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.

Marsa Alam is among the fastest-growing holiday resorts on the Red Sea Riviera. It is popular with windsurfers, scuba divers, snorkelers, and beach-loving sunseekers who are lucky enough to have already discovered Marsa Alam’s tranquility and beauty. You will find in this miraculous town all types of comfortable accommodation, the best diving sites where divers spend the most impressive experience ever in life, and also a chance to explore the ultimate beauty of the magical healthy coral reefs and the best underwater wildlife including the lovely dolphins that are considered the main draw factors in the town.

Only a few years ago, Marsa Alam was a small fishing village, now it got developed and became one of the most interesting tourist spots for all sunbathers, scuba-divers, and kite surfers, especially after 2001 when an airport was constructed in Marsa Alam and it made tours to and from Marsa Alam much easier and easy to accomplish. It has become a popular tourist destination for those who want to live a holiday in total relaxation, away from everything, enjoying beautiful beaches and unspoiled sea and its pristine coral reefs, in absolute peace. Marsa Alam offers more than 50 km of beaches, its desert landscape is truly unique, as well as its sea and the surrounding coral reefs. The town, although small, is animated by small shops, restaurants, a privately owned international airport, and some cafes.

Marsa Alam Attractions

Marsa Alam is famous for a group of the most beautiful places, landmarks, and tourist activities that attract the attention of thousands. Among the most beautiful places in Marsa Alam are what we will present:

Abu Dabbab National Park

Among the most famous beaches in Marsa Alam is Abu Dabbab beach. In Abu Dabbab the turtles are a common sight, it is very easy to come across one of these fantastic creatures while diving or just snorkeling. Abu Dabbab Beach is also known for being home to the endangered Sea Cows which are also known as “Dugong”. In addition, it has a sandy beach with crystal clear and warm water with a huge variety of colored fish. It doesn’t matter if you are not a diver or even a snorkeler, you can still enjoy its clean and well-organized beach.

Wadi El-Gemal National Park

Usually, visits to Marsa Alam city start with a visit to the Wadi El-Gemal National Park "Valley of the Camels”, the most beautiful nature reserve in Egypt. The mainland of Wadi El-Gemal is an area of 50 km, the most famous of which is Mount Hamata, where you can enjoy watching hundreds of wild animals such as deer, eagles, and falcons roaming around you. It has also many spots for diving, relaxing, and safaris. You can also during a visit to Wadi El Gemal take a group of the most beautiful photographs that you will find different from anywhere else in the world.

Port Ghalib Resort

Port Ghalib Resort is one of the most distinguished tourist destinations in Marsa Alam city, where tourists can enjoy the best atmosphere of entertainment and fun in one of the most famous and largest resorts in Egypt in an area of 8 million square meters. The resort is distinguished by its inclusion of a group of the best diving sites among rare marine creatures and picturesque coral reefs with boat races that are held there From time to time.

Samdai Reserve “Dolphin House”

Samadai Reserve, also called the Dolphin House, is one of the most beautiful parts of the Red Sea, located south of Marsa Alam. It is the largest and best reserve for dolphins around the world, containing more than 5000 dolphins. All diving centers in the city organize one-day trips to this incredibly beautiful diving spot; where one can view some of the oldest Red Sea coral formations. There is also a chance to swim beside some dolphins.

Fujairah Marina

Fujairah Marina is the right place for lovers of water sports and diving, as it is located in the north of the city of Marsa Alam on the edge of Wadi Al-Gemal; providing diving professionals and hobbyists a great place to practice their hobby and enjoy the most beautiful times.

Hamata Island

Take a snorkeling trip to Hamata Marina which is situated 130 km south of Marsa Alam. Have an unforgettable day discovering the perfect nature of Hamata National Park. Visit the 3 Virgin Islands and snorkel in the pure waters around the islands, and discover outstanding colorful fish and corals that you cannot find anywhere else.

Wreck Abu Ghosoun

Abu Ghosoun is one of the most visited diving sites for tourists from all over the world, as it contains the wreckage of the ship that sank in 1993 which collided with a rocky barrier that split it in two and later turned into the habitat of many diverse fishes and wonderful marine creatures found in the area.

Berenice Village

Berenice village is one of the most famous tourist places that you cannot miss while you are in Marsa Alam, located 150km south of Marsa Alam. It is one of the most famous villages in Marsa Alam city in the field of medical tourism. Despite its small area, so it attracts the attention of thousands of tourists seeking treatment with the sand and hot springs that characterize the village.

Sataya Reef

The Sataya Dolphin Reef is a protected area where you can snorkel and swim with dolphins. It has clear crystal water and suits divers and snorkels. There is a lot of marine life that you can discover there. While you enjoy the underwater fascinating world, you get connected to about 60-80 dolphins that will start a beautiful show once you get close to them. This area is known for dolphins and sea mammals which will get you mesmerized, especially by the unique varieties of corals and fish.

Sharm El Luli

Discover the white sand shoreline of Sharm El Luli and the coral reefs beneath the sea. Sharm El Luli or Ras Hankorab is known for the flawless white sands and fifty shades of blue waters of Sharm El Luli. It’s the perfect place where you put on your snorkeling equipment and just walk into the water right from the stone-free shoreline. After two minutes of snorkeling, you will find yourself entering an enchanted underwater forest.

Al-Nayzak Lake

Al Nayzak is a natural pool that is believed by Marsa Alam inhabitants to have been shaped by a shooting star, that’s why it’s named “Al Nayzak” which is an Arabic word for a meteorite. It’s shaped like an eye filled with the turquoise beautiful blue waters of the Red Sea. It has been one of the best attractions for tourists from different nationalities. It’s known for its pure deep water, and most importantly, it is from the sea currents, which makes it very safe to dive particularly in the winter.

El Qulan Mangrove Forest

Take a trip to El Qulan Mangrove Forest which is known for its unbelievable miracle of the famous Mangrove Tree in the middle of the water and enjoy the beautiful wild Lagoon. It is a magical place of nature, where you will see little Bedouin children who live and work around the coast. You can also enjoy the most beautiful crystal water and the fascinating sea view while taking the best photos with the incredible trees in the shallow waters.

Although Marsa Alam Resort & port is a morning site with amazing activities you can enjoy during the whole day, you can enjoy numerous activities at night in Marsa Alam, and here are some of the most recommended options:

Enjoy Shopping

You will find some spectacular shops that sell different gifts & souvenirs including Pharaohnic replicates, perfumes, wooden handicrafts, amazing small statues, silver & gold jewelry, Bedouin outfits, and other crafts. The prices here are quite reasonable. The most impressive thing to buy from Marsa Alam is herbs since some herbs are only cultivated in Marsa Alam and are beneficial for health and cure lots of chorionic diseases just as hypertension & diabetes and surprisingly, you may not find them anywhere in Egypt.

Star Gaze

Because Marsa Alam is mainly a nature site, you can spend the most interesting night just sitting on the beach and having a look at the glamorous sky while having a hot drink and listening to some relaxing music. You can also join locals in magnificent camping and grill some marshmallows.

Attend A Party at Night

While being in Marsa Alam, you will find someone organizing a party somewhere and you can simply check with your hotel reception regarding the nearest party to you and see what is included and when should it start.

Chill At A Nice Restaurant Or A Café

The best place to head to so that you enjoy the best cuisine in life is Port Ghalib. There is a gorgeous marina there and you will find a good place to just chill, have a nice dinner, and enjoy a drink, in addition to having a collection of amazing hotels that you can choose from for a peaceful evening.

Enjoy A Tour to Luxor City At Night

If you are looking for a historical tour, then an overnight trip to Luxor from Marsa Alam will be the best possible option for you since it is located near Luxor and you can be transferred only by car and what is fabulous about such an experience is that you will be able to visit the best and the most spectacular sightseeing in Luxor Especially at night.