Pan Africa Tourism Board (PATBOARD)
Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Marsa Alam give Egypt a strong coastal tourism offer built around reefs, resorts, and marine experiences.
Ras Mohammed National Park, the SS Thistlegorm wreck, and the Blue Hole at Dahab are bucket-list dive sites. Visibility often exceeds 30 metres with year-round warm water.
Five-star all-inclusive resorts, championship golf courses, world-class spas, and a vibrant nightlife scene make the Red Sea coast one of the best-value luxury beach destinations globally.
Swim with dolphins at Samadai Reef, spot hammerhead sharks at the Brothers Islands, and snorkel with dugongs at Marsa Alam - encounters that rival the Galápagos.
Year-round destination with water temperatures of 21-28°C. March to May and September to November offer the best diving visibility and comfortable air temperatures.
Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) and Hurghada (HRG) airports have direct flights from Europe and the Middle East. Marsa Alam (RMF) serves the southern Red Sea coast.
Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh, Rixos Hotel, and Steigenberger Alcazar are top choices. Budget-friendly options are plentiful in Dahab's bohemian backpacker scene.
