Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Marsa Alam travel guide

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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

Marsa Alam in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marsa Alam in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
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 62 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 17h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car rental from Sharm el-Sheikh, which is about 321 km from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 62 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Marsa Alam from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 17h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Marsa Alam is to pick up a car rental from Sharm el-Sheikh, which is about 321 km from Marsa Alam. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Airports near Marsa Alam

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RMFMarsa Alam

Airlines serving Marsa Alam

Lufthansa
Good (8,285 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (607 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Luxair
Good (68 reviews)
Transavia
Good (151 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (475 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (40 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,133 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (39 reviews)
TUI Nederland
Excellent (4 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (21 reviews)
Neos Air
Good (56 reviews)
Chair Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)
Sundair
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marsa Alam

Average rates range from around C$ 121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam

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Steigenberger Coraya Beach - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 381+
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Jaz Lamaya Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
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Jaz Grand Marsa
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Jaz Neo Reef Marsa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Renting a car in Marsa Alam

Expect to pay C$ 0.64 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$ 7.60 and C$ 10.13. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marsa Alam, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 0.64 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$ 7.60 and C$ 10.13. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marsa Alam, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.