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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marsa Alam has to offer.
When to visit Marsa Alam
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.
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 23h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 166 miles from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.
Airports near Marsa Alam
Airlines serving Marsa Alam
Where to stay in Marsa Alam
Average rates range from around AED 252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 357 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam
Most booked hotels in Marsa Alam
Hiring a car in Marsa Alam
Expect to pay AED 1.29 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 15.43 and AED 20.57. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Marsa Alam, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.