Marsa Alam
This Red Sea resort town in south-eastern Egypt, Marsa Alam is known for clear water and white sandy beaches, with a café and restaurant scene that is unusually rich for its size. Development began in 1995, driven by Kuwaiti investment, and accelerated after the opening of an international airport in 2003. The town serves as a base for diving, fishing, and boat trips, with a yacht marina and conference centre alongside its resort hotels, and mountains visible inland.
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- Population10,000
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.5 mi
Nearest airports
Marsa Alam: quick answers
Where is Marsa Alam?
Marsa Alam is in Egypt.
How do you get to Marsa Alam?
The nearest airport is Marsa Alam (RMF), about 1 hr 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Marsa Alam?
The warmest month is August, averaging 32°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 18°C64°F. The wettest month is November, with about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Marsa Alam?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 restaurants, 9 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.