Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam
مرسى علم | |
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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) | |
• Total | 9,001 |
| • Density | 1.644/sq mi (0.6346/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Marsa Alam (Egyptian 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. Due to its crystal clear water and its white sandy beaches, it is also known as the "Egyptian Maldives."
Marsa Alam is a relatively recently built town; its development began in 1995 through the investments of the M. A. Kharafi & Sons, 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.