Marsa Alam

The name of Marsa Alam goes back to the word Marsa Alam, and what is meant by the flag is the mountain, as it is characterized by being a high mountainous region, which was famous in the Pharaonic era and the Roman era for gold mines, and the effects of that period still remain until now in the form of some Pharaonic inscriptions engraved in the rocks and represent images of animals and hunters From ancient civilizations, in addition to a road likely to have been planned in the era of Ptolemy II, during the modern era the city remained a complete desert until 1995 through the investments of the Kuwaiti Al-Kharafi Group, which adopted the establishment of an integrated city with all its facilities, resorts, roads and infrastructure, the city belongs to the Red Sea Governorate, It extends over an area of 38,433 square kilometers, 274 km south of Hurghada, and 134 km south of Al-Qusayr, and its height ranges from sea level within the limits of 60 meters. The city is a global center for fishing, diving and cruises. It also has an international airport and a yacht marina.

It is considered one of the most beautiful diving areas in Egypt and the world and a popular destination for safari enthusiasts, as there is a unique group of islands in it, including Aquamarine Island, Khawar Island, Rocky Island and Festoon Meteor, as well as a group of unique mountains and valleys, and a group of ancient mines that were excavated during ancient times In the surrounding mountains in search of gold and emeralds, and in it the tomb of Sheikh Abu al-Hasan al-Shazli is located, which is considered a center of cultural and religious radiation, and the Wadi al-Jamal reserve with its amazing mountain formations, and the area of ​​Mount Hamata, which is considered a gathering of sunset falcons and some animals such as mountain goats, Dorcas gazelles and antelopes. And the ibex and the mangrove lake and the Dolphin House Reserve or the House of the Dolphins, which includes some unique marine creatures such as the dolphin, the tiger shark, the sea elephant, the whale shark, the mermaid fish, the green turtle and the crab.