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Major city · Egypt

Marsa Alam

Spend 3–5 days in Marsa Alam for reef diving, snorkeling and relaxed beach time; a week if you want multiple dive trips.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Marsa Alam is a small Red Sea resort town with clear waters, quiet beaches and abundant marine life. Most activities centre on the sea, so a 3‑day stay covers the main dive sites and a day for a nearby excursion; longer stays suit multiple dive itineraries.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EGP
Best months
Mar–Nov
Airport
RMF
Nights
3–5

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Marsa Alam: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…
  • Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
  • Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
  • North Africa ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
  • North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
  • Egypt ↗Check visa rules for your passport on the official Egypt e-visa portal before flying; visa on arrival availability depends on nationality and can change.
  • Egypt ↗Drones need prior permission and are routinely confiscated on arrival; leave them at home.
  • Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
  • Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Marsa Alam122 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Marsa Alam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

quiet reefsdugongsdiving and snorkeling
Airports
RMF Marsa Alam International Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    23°C (73°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    38°C (100°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    38°C (100°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    35°C (95°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    23°C (73°F)

Best: Mar–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jan (1 rain days), driest Mar (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Marsa Alam: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Feb

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

Mar

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

0 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

0 rd

May

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

0 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

27°C (81°F)

0 rd

Jul

38°C (100°F)

28°C (82°F)

0 rd

Aug

38°C (100°F)

28°C (82°F)

0 rd

Sep

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

0 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

0 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

0 rd

Dec

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is compact; most sites reachable on foot. Taxis and service taxis available for trips to Hurghada, Edfu or Port Ghalib.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Port Ghalib

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi or private transfer, about 60 km (37 mi) north on Coastal Highway 24

Gateway for dive cruises and boat trips along the southern Red Sea.

Hurghada

caution

Door to door: ≈4 h by bus

Bus from the north‑west bus station, about 275 km (171 mi) north

Longer travel; consider only if combining with other Red Sea activities.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Resort hotels near the beach

Most are within walking distance of private or public beaches; suitable for short stays.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
EGP 300–450 excl. bed
Mid
EGP 450–700 excl. bed
High
EGP 700+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Marsa Alam is low‑risk; main concerns are sun exposure, marine life safety while diving, and occasional sand‑storm dust; follow local dive‑center briefings.
  • Seasonal flights only; check airline schedules before booking.
  • Protect coral reefs: avoid stepping on them and use designated footbridges.

Emergency numbers

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Tourist police
126
Fire
180
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marsa Alam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–Nov · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Egypt

Sources

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