Marsa Alam travel guide

Marsa Alam Tourism | Marsa Alam Guide

You're Going to Love Marsa Alam

With a population of 10,000, Marsa Alam is a must-see destination in Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marsa Alam has to offer.

When to visit Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 359
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marsa Alam in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 359
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marsa Alam in July, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Marsa Alam, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Marsa Alam

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 39 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 39 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 20m.

Airports near Marsa Alam

Airlines serving Marsa Alam

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (197 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (24 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
Nile Air
Okay (11 reviews)
Chair
Good (5 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (35 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (11 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marsa Alam

Average rates range from around AED 215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 277 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam

Most booked hotels in Marsa Alam

Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 296+
Blend Elphistone Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 283+
Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 393+
Aurora Bay Resort Marsa Alam
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 187+

Hiring a car in Marsa Alam

Expect to pay AED 1.03 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 12.35 and AED 16.46. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marsa Alam, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 1.03 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 12.35 and AED 16.46. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marsa Alam, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.