Marsa Alam Holidays
Things to do in Marsa Alam
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Characters of Egypt Festival
Wadi el Gemal National Park is the destination for this annual get-together of the Bedouin tribes that travel across…
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Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the first day of the Islamic New Year and is celebrated all over the world. There’s no Auld Lang Syne in…
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Snorkel around Dolphin House
Dolphin House is a horseshoe-shaped reef occupied by a pod of spinner dolphins. They’re accustomed to receiving…
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El Bedouin Tent
This Bedouin tent erected on Marsa Alam Beach is the place to sip on exotic drinks, hear live music and see spinning…
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Planet Bedouin, Amaraya Resort
Fifteen minutes out of Marsa is this oh-so-chic beach bar in a genuine Bedouin tent. The place is lit by candles and…
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Visit Cleopatra’s Mine
Thirty minutes south of Marsa Alam, you can have a look around Cleopatra’s Mine. This is where the Egyptian Pharaohs…
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Spice things up with local food
Egypt likes its food spicy, and Marsa Alam is no exception. There are two or three places in the village that plate up…
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Unwind on Honkorab Beach
Skip the ever-popular Abu Dabbab Beach and pay a visit to Honokrab Beach in Wadi el Gamal National Park. A 25-minute…
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Cacio E Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is a lively Italian restaurant in Port Ghalib Marina. The fresh fish dishes are superb, and the spaghetti…
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Fish Market, Port Ghalib Marina, Marsa Alam
Fish Market isn’t actually a market, but quite a swish seafood place. They do a great set menu, with specials depending…
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Dance in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam isn’t a party resort. There are a few quiet places open late in the village, but you don’t tend to get…
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Swim with exotic fish
The crystal-clear waters here are home to lots of aquatic creatures, some of which you can only find around this spot.…
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Shop for souvenirs in Port Ghalib
There’s a sprinkling of gift shops in Marsa Alam town selling stuffed camels and Egyptian cotton, as well as alabaster…
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Stock up on healing herbs
For souvenirs and other big-ticket items, the best spot is the hotels. Here, you’ll be able to buy Bedouin scarves and…
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Have a Sakara beer by the marina
Port Ghalib Marina is the place to be seen in Marsa Alam. The palm-lined promenade is dotted with bars, shops and…
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Eat dinner in Port Ghalib Marina
The plush Port Ghalib Marina has a parade of restaurants lined up along the water’s edge. You’ll find American chains…
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