Marsa Alam Town
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A small fishing town and market on the southern Red Sea coast, where you can browse local markets, eat seafood and experience everyday Egyptian life beyond the resorts.
Marsa Alam was originally a small fishing village and the starting point of the road to Edfu in the Nile Valley. Today the town remains modest. Most visitors stay at resorts scattered along dozens of kilometers of coast. In town you can browse the local market and spice stalls, eat freshly caught seafood and grilled fish in small restaurants, and drink a cup of Bedouin tea. Near the town center is a small harbor where fishing boats and diving boats can be seen. Many travel agencies in town sign visitors up for desert jeep tours, starlit camps and Bedouin dinners. A visit takes about 1–2 hours. Dress conservatively, bargain when shopping, and ask for permission before taking photos of people.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Samadai Reef (Dolphin House)
- Marsa Shagra
- Elphinstone Reef
- Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam
- Sharm El Luli
- Marsa Mubarak
- Port Ghalib
- Wadi El Gemal National Park