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Marsa Alam
City in Red Sea, Egypt
Overview
Marsa Alam is a tranquil Red Sea town renowned for its stunning coral reefs, pristine beaches, and world-class diving. Once a small fishing village, it now welcomes sunseekers and adventure travelers looking for a more remote Egyptian escape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Red Sea
Population
1,918
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
25.06°, 34.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$789
Local Cost
$442
Local Income
$225
Cashless
25
English
40
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
31.2°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
10 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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