Red Sea, Egypt · Africa
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Marsa Alam is a town located in Red Sea, Egypt. With a population of 10,000, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Marsa Alam sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marsa Alam to your route.
Marsa Alam (Arabic: مَرْسَىٰ عَلَم Marsā ʿAlam [ˈmæɾsæ ˈʕælæm], Classical Arabic lit. 'Anchorage Mountain') is a tourist town in south-eastern Egypt, located on the western shore of the Red Sea. It is described as a "popular" tourist destination. Marsa Alam is a relatively recently built town; its development beganRead more
in 1995 through the investments of the Kuwaiti Al-Kharafi Group, which established the town and its initial facilities, resorts and infrastructure. Its growth was accelerated by the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2003. Due to its crystal clear water and its white sandy beaches, it is also known as the "Egyptian Maldives."
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Marsa Alam is located in Red Sea, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 25.0631 latitude, 34.8901 longitude.
Marsa Alam has a population of approximately 10,000 people, making it a town in Egypt.
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