

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Marsa Umm Gerifat is a shore-entry reef dive located in Abu Dabbab, Egypt, suitable for beginners. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres with a mild current. Divers can explore hard corals and sandy patches. Night diving is available, providing opportunities to observe nocturnal activity. Facilities at the site include a dive shop, equipment rental, guided tours, air fills, parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe. Stonefish are present in the reef and are well camouflaged against rock and sand; divers should avoid touching the bottom or reef and shuffle their feet when wading in the shallows.
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The on-site dive shop handles equipment rental, guided tours, and air fills, so you can arrive fairly light. Book a guided night dive if you want the best chance of seeing Spanish dancers, as these colourful nudibranchs are far more active after dark.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shore entry and mild currents.
The dive depths at this site range from 5 to 20 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site, though boat charters are also available.
Stonefish inhabit the reef and are extremely well camouflaged. Never place your hands on the bottom or reef, and shuffle your feet carefully when wading through the shallows.
Yes, the on-site dive shop provides equipment rental, guided tours, and air fills.
Diving at Marsa Umm Gerifat in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Marsa Umm Gerifat in Marsa Alam typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.