Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam
مرسى علم | |
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Overview of Marsa Alam | |
| 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 | 1.6/sq mi (0.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
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Marsa Alam (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. Marsa Alam is a relatively recently built town; its development began in 1995 through the investments of the Kuwaiti Al-Kharafi Group, 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. Due to its crystal clear water and its white sandy beaches, it is also known as the "Egyptian Maldives."