Best Activities to Do in Marsa Alam

History of Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam used to be a sleepy fishing village but the area around it has a very amazing ancient history. Emeralds and golds were minded in the barren and the road leading from Marsa Alam city west to Edfu in the Nile Valley follows an ancient route that was originally built by Ptolemy II. Phosphate mining is considered today to be the main industry of Marsa Alam. Enjoy best trips to Egypt and find the best attractions in the land of Pharaohs with "Trips in Egypt".

Marsa Alam Location

Marsa Alam resort is located in southeastern Egypt on the western shore of the Red Sea, where it is closer to the Ancient sites of Upper Egypt than Cairo or Alexandria.

Marsa Alam city is considered one of the charming resort towns on the Red Sea in Egypt that is known for its gorgeous sandy beaches and fascinating Coral Reefs. Among its splendid beaches, there is Abu Dahab beach that is famous for its spectacular turtles that you can see while driving on the beach. Also, there are some other attractions in Marsa Alam such as Seti I temple at Khanais and the amazing Emerald Mines.

Marsa Alam Weather

The climate of Marsa Alam is a subtropical desert. It is sunny most of the day and in winter the weather is pleasant but probably be a little bit cold for swimming. So your activities to do in Marsa Alam in the winter season actually based on the day but in summer it’s very hot and sunny. The temperature of the Sea is so pleasant and cold and makes it a very exciting activity in Marsa Alam. Read more about Marsa Alam History on Active Board.

Best Attractions of Marsa Alam

Wadi El-Gamal National Park: It is an amazing place where you can have a tour of the ancient emerald mines and the ancient Egyptian Temple.

Abu-Dahab Beach: It is a unique sandy beach in Marsa Allam, where it is surrounded by magical reefs and amazing cafes & beaches that are close to most hotels in Marsa Alam resort.

Sharm El-Luli Beach: It is described as the earthly paradise where you can enjoy fascinating reefs, gorgeous weather, and stunning turtles.

Hamata islands: They are fringed with wonderful coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and special Lagoons.

Sataya Reef: It has clear crystal waters and suits snorkels and divers. There is a lot of marine life that you can explore there.

El-Quseir Town Castle: It is the oldest town on the Red Sea that contains an awesome harbor and a fancy Ottoman Castle.

El Qulan Mangrove Forest: There you can witness the Mangrove trees and enjoy the fantastic wild Lagoon. It is a splendid place of nature, where you will see little Bedouin children who live and work around the coast.

Best Time to Visit Marsa Alam

The best time to go to Marsa Alam is between the middle of October to the middle of November. Also between the middle of March and the middle of April as during this time you can enjoy warm weather ( Not so hot & Not so cold ). So if you stay in Malaysia and need a trip to Egypt, Check our Egypt tour packages from Malaysia and choose a suitable tour according to your budget and favorite attractions.

Best Activities to Do in Marsa Alam

- Scuba & Diving: are the best way to discover the world below and it doesn’t need much effort to do, just some practicing and you will be professional.

- The snorkeling in Marsa Alam: you can dive with professional divers with enchanting white Dolphins.

- Desert safaris: Enjoy a fantastic sunset trip by taking quod bikes that allow you to discover the terrific deserts of Marsa Allam.

- Submarines: lets you explore life underwater without getting wet.

- Trip to Luxor from Marsa Alam to get into the real life of the Ancient Egyptians through exploring the temples & tombs of the Pharaohs.

- Aswan & Abu Simbel tours from Marsa Alam to open the history gates and discover the enchanting sits of ancient Egyptian Kings.

- Day Trip to Cairo from Marsa Alam, the capital city of Egypt, where there many attractions just like the great Pyramids, the great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic sightseeing.

- The Nile cruise from Marsa Alam, which are your best chance in life to enjoy both culture and entertainment that take you into another world.

All of these activities and more you can find in our Marsa Alam Tours.