Red Sea coast
Marsa Alam
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The quiet southern Red Sea, known for turtles, dolphins and Wadi el-Gemal.
Marsa Alam, in the far south of Egypt's Red Sea coast, is quieter and less built-up than the northern resorts. Its reefs and sheltered bays are known for encounters with dolphins, sea turtles and, at a few sites, dugongs, and it is the gateway to the Wadi el-Gemal protected area.
Highlights
- Snorkelling with turtles in sheltered bays
- Dolphin reef trips (with responsible operators)
- Wadi el-Gemal protected area
Good to know
- Keep distance from dolphins and dugongs and never chase or touch them.
Ways to experience it:Beaches & the Red SeaDiving & snorkellingYachting & marinasEco-tourism & protected areasRoad trips & self-driveAdventure & sport
- Suggested visit
- 3 days
- Coordinates
- 25.0667°N, 34.9000°E (approximate)
- Status
- Editorial draft · unverified
- Sources
- Text checked against these sources on 2026-11-05.
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