Marsa al `Alam Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  Great coral reef, new and high standard accomodations 


Con

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  Too many people are really poor... 


In a nutshell

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  Egypt, you'll come back again ! 

 

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Things to Do  

Diving !

Diving !, Marsa al `Alam

 KShezz Says:  The diving in the Red Sea is always astounding and were were not dissapointed here in El Quesir the on site Diving center at he Akassia is the German based team from Diving.de but dont worry they speak several languages and are fully qualified 

Go diving!!!

Go diving!!!, Marsa al `Alam

 Mara_2 Says:  Excellent diving inside the Solitaire Resort!Really great, great guys! It is a German operated diving center, but they speak fulently english and some italian. All the people working there are really very nice and helpful!We had a great time diving with them and so many... 

DIVING IN THE RED SEA

DIVING IN THE RED SEA, Marsa al `Alam

 RitchiS1 Says:  Main activities will be DIVING at that place . 

Trip to the atolls

Trip to the atolls, Marsa al `Alam

 PALLINA Says:  Reachable by bus and than by boat from any resort in Mars'Alam, they have really nothing to envy to Carrabean's and Maldives' atolls. Such atolls are very small and wild; there is nothing there besides sea and beach, so be sure that your boat can offer at least something to... 

Sornkel or dive with dolphins

Sornkel or dive with dolphins, Marsa al `Alam

 adelinemmc Says:  A boat trip to Dolphin Reef will give you a chance to see dolphins. A huge pod lives there and is protected by marine park status. The park is divided in 3 zones, one is accessible by all, one only by snorkellers and the most protected one is a no-go area for humans so the... 

Dive the House reef at Marsa Shagra or Marsa Nakar

Dive the House reef at Marsa Shagra or Marsa Nakar, Marsa al `Alam

 adelinemmc Says:  See my tip on accomodation for details of the Red Sea Diving Safari eco-camps. Both have a great house reef with two possible dives: North or South.You can choose to be dropped or picked up at the end of your dive by one of their speedboats.Lots of fish and critters to see. 

Hotels  

Resta Grand Resort

 1 Review and 410 Opinions  HIDEOUS. FALLING TO BITS, NO GLASSES, DIRTY SCRATCHED GLASS, FOOD A JOKE, RESTAURANTS CLOSED, STAFF... 

Akassia Swiss Resort

 1 Review and 98 Opinions  We had this hotel booked because of the superior quality of the family rooms and the fact that we... 

Hotels  

Coral Beach Diving Hotel: Diving resort

Coral Beach Diving Hotel: Diving resort, Marsa al `Alam

 petriojk Says:  I have been in this hotel for two nights. New, nice and clean hotel. Anyway wear shoes when walking around hotel area, my friend got some glass to foot after walking without shoes. There is few shops downstairs, T-shirts and diving stuff. Nothing but sand and sea to go by... 

Solitaire Resort: Very relaxing and nice

Solitaire Resort: Very relaxing and nice, Marsa al `Alam

 Mara_2 Says:  Very nice Resort. Small bungalows scaterred in a manicured garden. There are two smimming-pools, one with in-water bar stools, but both with bars.The rooms are nicely furnished with functioning air-condition that you can set-up as you wish, minibar, TV (never used), bathroom... 

Riff Villa: Hotel for DIVER

Riff Villa: Hotel for DIVER, Marsa al `Alam

 RitchiS1 Says:  I ve been there last Year from 27 - 29 October . The Hotelatmosphere was very familiar . It is a low budget hotel . For Diver who wants to have not croweded beaches and small diving groupes it may be the best choice . The Hotel or Pension is beautiful placed at the beach... 

Red Sea Diving Safari: Diving and snorkelling eco camp

Red Sea Diving Safari: Diving and snorkelling eco camp, Marsa al `Alam

 adelinemmc Says:  There are two eco camps: Marsa Shagra, closer to Marsa Alam town and the largest of the camps, and Marsa Nakari, further South.You can choose different types of acoomodation: tents (comfortable), huts without en-suite, chalets with ensuite.Each camps has a restaurant, bar,... 

Shopping  

Airport duty free: Limited duty free at airport (Fall 2008)

Airport duty free: Limited duty free at airport (Fall 2008), Marsa al `Alam

 adelinemmc Says:  The airport seems to be going through a refurbishment program and as a result the duty free shop is very difficult to find. Just ask for directions and follow the (small) signs. The selection is not very good at present. The usual cigarettes and alcohols but don't expect a... 

Local Customs  

Garbage everywhere

Garbage everywhere, Marsa al `Alam

 adelinemmc Says:  Don't follow this local custom! Egypt is a nice country but look more closely and you'll see garbage and in particular plastic bottles and bags absolutely everywhere: in the desert, on the beach, underwater in the coral...What a shame. 

Tourist Traps  

VISA

VISA, Marsa al `Alam

 RitchiS1 Says:  PAY THE VISA AT THE COUNTER AT THE AIRPORT IN DOLLARS . So the VISA costs only 15 Dollars . When you enter the Airport you ll have a couter of the bank on the left side . There you can pay the Visa in Dollars . In EURO you ll pay 20 Euros , that will be 2 times mor as in... 

Excurstion to Shalateen camels market

Excurstion to Shalateen camels market, Marsa al `Alam

 PALLINA Says:  It' a one-day excursion advised by every tour operator. it's a long journey from Mars'Alam, in fact such a place is near Sudan. The most disappointhing this was there were very few camels and people. The tour there consist in a visit where camels stayed in quaranteen...(we... 

Favorites  

peaceful and relaxing

peaceful and relaxing, Marsa al `Alam

 elainegrisdale Says:  the staff at hotel coral beach marina lodge were friendly helpful and good fun the people and the weather 

Desert

Desert, Marsa al `Alam

 tarek.lotfy Says:   Fustat Wadi El Gemal, is the most beautiful spot of the Red Sea, Enjoy green in the middle of the desert, beautiful evening with the star light. 

The Place

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  Fustat Wadi El Gemal, is the most beautiful spot of the Red Sea, Enjoy green in the middle of the desert, beautiful evening with the star light. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We are planning a dive trip to the Red Sea in June. Just not sure where to go. I'm an experienced diver, my girlfriend needs to... 

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A: We have just come back from El Quesir which is just up the road from Marsa Alam and although we had a great tikme ansd some good dives with planty of sea life and... 

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Top Marsa al `Alam Writers

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A real oasi in the middle of nothing

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 Don't go to the Red Sea Riviera and think to have visited Egypt, which is something completely different. Anyway it can be a nice gateway from European winter and still relatively cheap. But also... 

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Big Family Holiday 2011

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 We finally made our dream of taking all the kids on one last Big Family Holiday a reality! The page is Marsa Alam but in reality our hotel was much nearer to El Quesir 

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A Heaven sandwich.....

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Marsa al `Alam. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Gate of Diving Tours

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 This may be one of the best parts of the south egypt . Not so crowded as other parts of the red sea area !! 

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Top diving destination

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 The name Marsa Alam is used to cover a vast chunck of coast. The twon itself is quite small but there are resorts and hotels on a 100kms stretch of coast. The diving is very good with all the usual... 

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