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Marsa Alam
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.jpg)     Overview of Marsa Alam | |
  Marsa Alam Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 25°04′N 34°54′E / 25.067°N 34.900°E | |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Governorate | Red Sea Governorate |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,476 sq mi (14,184 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 9,001 |
| • Density | 1.6/sq mi (0.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
Marsa Alam (Arabic: مَرْسَىٰ عَلَم Marsā ʿAlam [ˈmæɾsæ ˈʕælæm], Classical Arabic lit. 'Anchorage Mountain') is a tourist town in south-eastern Egypt, located on the western shore of the Red Sea. It is described as a "popular" tourist destination.[2] Marsa Alam is a relatively recently-built town; its development began in 1995 through the investments of the Kuwaiti Al-Kharafi Group, which established the town and its initial facilities, resorts and infrastructure. Its growth was accelerated by the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2003.[3] Due to its crystal clear water and its white sandy beaches, it is also known as the "Egyptian Maldives."[4][5]
- ^ a b c "Marsā 'Alam (Kism (urban and rural parts), Egypt) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ Oberholtz, Chris (2024-12-30). "Shark attack kills EU official in Egypt's Red Sea during birthday scuba dive celebration: reports". FOX Weather. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "18,000 Tourists Just Landed in Hurghada & Marsa Alam for the Summer". CairoScene. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "In photos: Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh among 10 best beaches in Middle East – TripAdvisor". www.egyptindependent.com. Egypt Independent. 20 April 2017. Archived from the original on 23 Sep 2021.
With its crystal clear water and surreal nature view, Marsa Alam is often dubbed as the "Egyptian Maldives" on the shores of the Red Sea.
- ^ "Discover Marsa Alam, Also Known As The Egyptian Maldives". www.thisiscairo.com. Archived from the original on 23 Sep 2021.