Marsa Alam

Electricity shortage threatens operation of new hotels in Marsa Alam

The Marsa Alam Investors Association in the Red Sea governorate called for an urgent intervention from relevant authorities to support the region’s electrical power supply to operate thousands of new hotel rooms, in order to help meet Egypt’s goal of attracting 30 million tourists annually. Marsa Alam investors explained that there are currently more than …

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Egypt Independent June 21, 2025

Marsa Alam Airport receives 139 flights from Europe

The Marsa Alam International Airport, south of the Red Sea is set to receive 139 tourist flights coming from European airports, carrying about 28,000 tourists of different European nationalities, starting from Saturday until Friday, according to the airport’s operating schedule. Tourist expert Atef Othman confirmed that tourists from Germany, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic …

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Egypt Independent August 26, 2023

Photos: Whale shark monitored southern Marsa Alam

A number of divers have monitored a rare whale shark, known as Bahloul spotted in the southern parts of Marsa Alam, the Red Sea, on Thursday. In recent years, the rare shark has been seen frequently in various regions on the Red Sea, especially the southern area, which is a major tourist attraction. Marine specialists …

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Egypt Independent February 4, 2023

Marsa Alam receives 115 international flights in a week

Marsa Alam International Airport received, from Saturday, September 10, until Friday, 115 international flights, arriving from 11 European countries. The airport received five other domestic flights. The airport received three flights from Belgium, four from the Netherlands, 20 from Italy, 17 from Germany, 34 from the Czech Republic, 19 Poland, three from Switzerland, one from …

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Egypt Independent September 17, 2022