Hurghada International Festival
February
Head north to Hurghada to participate in the Red Sea's most important sporting festival. The main event is an off-road 75km run from the sea to the desert mountains.
Sham al-Nissem
April
This national holiday marks the beginning of spring. Many local families flock to Marsa Alam to celebrate, taking the opportunity for picnicking fun upon the sand. It's a fantastic opportunity to experience Egyptian culture if you're here at this time.Diving
July-August
The heat above ground may be stifling but if you're here specifically for the diving, this is the time to go. Underwater visibility is at its best, sea temperatures average 26°C, and sea conditions are calm.
Birdwatching
September
An important stopover point on the migratory bird route between Africa and Europe, the Wadi Lahami mangrove forests (120km south of Marsa Alam) are prime birdwatching territory during the month of September.
Eid al-Adha
September/October
The Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice) remembers the Prophet Abraham's sacrifice. Families descend on Marsa Alam's resorts for the four-day holiday, and some of the resorts put on special entertainment during the evening.