

Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Marsa Moubarack in Abu Dabbab, Egypt, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring coral reefs, walls, and seagrass beds. Located just 10 metres from the shore, the site is accessible by both boat and shore entry. Divers can explore depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Marine life frequently recorded includes wrasses, live sharksuckers, and various reef fish such as emperor angelfish, spotted eagle rays, and giant morays. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with facilities including air fills, rinse stations, and guided tours available.
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The site is famous for green sea turtles and dugongs visiting the seagrass area next to the beach.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, Jun, Sep, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and live sharksuckers. Other species recorded at the site include spotted eagle rays, emperor angelfish, Indian lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, titan triggerfish, coral grouper, giant moray, crocodilefish, lunartail grouper, reef stonefish, and Red Sea bannerfish.
Yes, Marsa Moubarack is suitable for beginner divers, offering mild currents and a range of depths.
The depth ranges from 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a 4/5 rating for the activity.
The best months for diving and snorkelling at this site are April, June, September, and November.
Access is available by both shore and boat entry.
Diving at Marsa Moubarack in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Marsa Moubarack in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
Marsa Moubarack in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Marsa Moubarack in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.