Marsa Mubarak
مرسى مبارك
A seagrass bay south of Port Ghalib where green sea turtles often feed and dugongs occasionally appear; you can snorkel from the shore or join a boat trip.
مرسى مبارك is a bay cutting deep into the land south of Port Ghalib. Its seabed holds large seagrass beds that attract green sea turtles to feed, and dugongs once frequented the area for long periods. Apart from Abu Dabbab, it is the most popular place in northern Marsa Alam to see sea turtles. You can enter the water from the beach of a resort on the bay, or join a snorkeling boat departing from Port Ghalib. The reef walls on both sides are home to corals and reef fish. Keep at least several meters away from the turtles, do not touch or chase them, and avoid stepping on the seagrass beds. Some beaches are managed by hotels, and outside visitors must pay an entry fee.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Port Ghalib
- Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam
- Elphinstone Reef
- Marsa Shagra
- Marsa Alam Town
- Samadai Reef (Dolphin House)
- Sharm El Luli
- Wadi El Gemal National Park