Egypt

Marsa Alam City

Marsa Alam City - photo 1

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Marsa Alam City sits along Egypt’s Red Sea coast and serves as a gateway for divers heading to nearby reefs and walls. While the town itself is more of a coastal town and tourism hub, it provides access to a growing number of dive centers offering day trips, training courses, and equipment rental. The Red Sea environment here features warm water, generally good visibility, and healthy reef ecosystems a short transfer from town, with divers commonly exploring nearby sites along the coast and at dive-friendly offshore locations.

Essential information for traveling in Egypt

About Egypt

Sea
Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, Mediterra...
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Languages
AR
Demonym
Egyptian
Phone prefix
+20

Practicalities

Currency
EGP
Voltage
220, 230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
CAI HRG SSH RMF HBE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Marsa Alam City

Nearby Dive Sites (12)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Marsa Alam City

The best time to dive in Marsa Alam City

The best months to dive in Marsa Alam City are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (31-35°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
21 °C 22 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
23 °C 22 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 24 °C 7/10
05 - May
30 °C 25 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
32 °C 27 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
34 °C 30 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
35 °C 31 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
31 °C 29 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
29 °C 27 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 26 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
21 °C 23 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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