Marsa Alam is one of the fastest growing holiday resorts in Egypt. It is popular among wind surfers and sun worshippers. A holiday in Marsa Alam means fifty kilometers of sandy beaches between Marsa Alam villages situated towards the south of the Marsa Alam airport.

Marsa Alam is a place where you will discover many astonishing, hidden historical places strewn throughout its crossroad of civilizations. The mountainous region situated in Eastern Desert of Marsa Alam, identified as Cleopatra Mines gradually became the most eminent mining complex throughout the ancient world. Bir Umm Fawakhir is another historic place in Marsa Alam. Apart from this, other historic and beautiful excruisons include Mons Claudianus, Quseir Fortress and the Temple of Seti I.
 
Marsa Alam is the ideal place for diving activities. Top surf centers in the coastal cities arrange adventurous kite surf safaris. Marsa Alam also offers a great opportunity to explore the great wonders of marine through snorkeling.