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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  Egypt  /  Red Sea and Sinai  /  Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam

4.2
Beaches · Reefs · Scuba & Snorkeling
The opening of an international airport and subsequent development of hotels and resorts boosted tourism in Marsa Alam, a town on Egypt's Red Sea coast known for its world-class diving spots. While the town itself lacks historical and cultural attractions, it boasts scenic beaches that reveal a vibrant underwater world. On a scuba diving holiday in Marsa Alam, you're likely to encounter exotic marine life, from schools of tropical fish to octopuses, dugongs, and sea turtles. Things to do in Marsa Alam include activities like boating, kitesurfing, and swimming with dolphins. Our Egypt road trip planning website combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.
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    Top Marsa Alam tours

    FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sea Scope Semi Submarine Sea Trip - Marsa Alam
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR Abu Dabbab National Park over day- snorkel with Turtles & Dugong- Marsa Alam
    1.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $104 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Abu Dabab Beach - Marsa Alam
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    Popular things to do in Marsa Alam

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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours
    Sharm El Luli ©
    Beach
    Sharm El Luli
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Marsa Mubarak ©
    Beach
    Marsa Mubarak
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Amore Safari
    Safari
    Amore Safari
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours

    Wildlife in Marsa Alam

    Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef ©
    Reef
    Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Elphinstone Reef ©
    Reef
    Elphinstone Reef
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Sataya Reef ©
    Reef
    Sataya Reef
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Marsa Alam

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    Swim with Dolphins
    Swim with Dolphins
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Wadi Gemal ©
    Wadi Gemal
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Speed Boats Tour
    Speed Boats Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Marsa Alam

    Marsa Shoona Bay ©
    Beach
    Marsa Shoona Bay
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    El Qulan Mangrove Forest ©
    Beach
    El Qulan Mangrove Forest
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gebel El Rosas ©
    Beach
    Gebel El Rosas
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Aqua Coraya
    Theme Park
    Aqua Coraya
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours

    Side trips from Marsa Alam

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    Speed Boats Tour
    Speed Boats Tours
    El Quseir
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Deep Dark Safari ©
    Shark Diving
    Deep Dark Safari
    Port Ghalib
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Planet Spa at Sunrise Marina Resort
    Turkish Bath
    Planet Spa at Sunrise Marina Resort
    Port Ghalib
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Beaches in Marsa Alam

    Hankorab Beach ©
    Beach
    Hankorab Beach
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours

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