Experience the best of Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is a small resort town on Egypt's southern Red Sea coast, known for coral reefs, sea turtles and wild desert behind the shore.
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The town lies on the Red Sea coast of Egypt's Eastern Desert, with long reefs just offshore and a thinly populated hinterland of bare mountains and dry valleys. Marsa Alam itself is small, and most visitors stay in resorts spread along the coast road, close to the water. The reefs are the draw, with sheltered bays that slope gently into clear water.
Abu Dabbab bay is known for sea turtles and dugongs grazing on seagrass, while offshore reefs such as Elphinstone drop away into deep blue water. Inland, Wadi el Gemal National Park protects mangroves, gazelles and desert valleys, and the Ababda people still live in the surrounding hills. A road runs west across the Eastern Desert to the Nile at Edfu.
Bedouin tea, brewed over a fire and served strong and sweet, is poured in the desert camps, and grilled fish, prawns, rice and flatbread are the staples of the coast. Rain is rare in any month and the sea stays warm, so diving and snorkelling go on all year.
- 4 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 96% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 24
Top 3 attractions in Marsa Alam
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Food and drink experiences in Marsa Alam
6
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Desert and safari experiences in Marsa Alam
33
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Signature experiences in Marsa Alam
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Questions about Marsa Alam
- What is there to do in Marsa Alam?
- We list 495 experiences in Marsa Alam. The largest groups are day trips (100), city tours (27).
- What are the top attractions in Marsa Alam?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Marsa Alam are Marsa Mubarak, Wadi el Gemal National Park, Sharm El Luli (Ras Hankorab).
- What is the most popular experience in Marsa Alam?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Nefertari Cruise Marsa alam with lunch/dinner & hotel pickup", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 579 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Marsa Alam take?
- The typical experience in Marsa Alam lasts about 10 hours; the middle half run between 5 hours and 24 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Marsa Alam?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 96% of the 495 experiences we hold for Marsa Alam. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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