Antoine B.
FranceOpen Water Diver
May 20, 2026
Loved the cave system. Easy enough for AOWD, with three big chambers and connecting tunnels.
30 people found this helpful
Marsa Alam North · Shore Dive
Marsa Gebel El Rosas
A dramatic shore site 15 km north of Marsa Alam at the foot of Gebel El Rosas mountain. Two parallel reef arms enclose a sandy lagoon; the southern arm carries a series of short swim-throughs and an undercut wall at 18–22 m where juvenile whitetip reef sharks occasionally rest on the sand during the day.
Depth
5-25m
Level
Intermediate
Access
Shore Dive
Visibility
20-30m
Current
Mild current
About this site
A dramatic shore site 15 km north of Marsa Alam at the foot of Gebel El Rosas mountain. Two parallel reef arms enclose a sandy lagoon; the southern arm carries a series of short swim-throughs and an undercut wall at 18–22 m where juvenile whitetip reef sharks occasionally rest on the sand during the day. Hard-coral cover on the plateau is well preserved, and the site is rarely crowded thanks to a longer drive than the closer-to-town sites.
Highlights
- Series of short swim-throughs along the southern reef arm
- Juvenile whitetip reef sharks sometimes resting at 18–22 m
- Pristine hard-coral plateau, well-preserved fire corals
- Dramatic mountain backdrop above water
Marine life
Whitetip reef shark (juvenile)GlassfishLionfishTwo-banded snapperGiant morayTrumpetfish
Location
25.2055°N, 34.8350°E · ~15 km north of Marsa Alam
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What divers say about Gebel El Rosas
4.7/5. 19 curated reviews
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Olivier D.
FranceRescue Diver
May 9, 2026
Photographer paradise. Caverns are wide enough to feel safe, tight enough to feel adventurous.
44 people found this helpful
David T.
UK
Apr 5, 2026
Caves with light shafts streaming through. Each cavern feels like a cathedral. Highly photogenic.
7 people found this helpful
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