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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 21h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car rental from Sharm el-Sheikh, which is about 200 miles from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Airlines serving Marsa Alam
Where to stay in Marsa Alam
Average rates range from around C$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 225 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam
Most booked hotels in Marsa Alam
Renting a car in Marsa Alam
Expect to pay C$ 0.66 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 7.86 and C$ 10.48. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marsa Alam, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.