ABOUL FAWARES - Dahab

Aboul Fowares isn’t about depth, it’s about history, and frankly, a bit of a laugh. At a maximum of six metres, this trawler wreck is a genuinely unique Dahab dive, especially if you’re looking for something different from the usual reef dives. We love parking ourselves right above it, drifting in the slight current, and just soaking in the story. The trawler, which went down after a collision in 1979, is broken in two, but remarkably intact for its age and shallow depth. You can actually poke around the wheelhouse, seeing where the helmsman would have stood. Inside, the light plays through the gaps, illuminating schools of small glassfish that shimmer as you pass. Outside, the hull is thick with soft corals, particularly a vibrant purple variety, and we’ve often found a couple of stonefish perfectly camouflaged on the deck. It’s ideal for photographers wanting to practice wide-angle in natural light, or just for a relaxed second dive. Don't expect dramatic drop-offs, just a peaceful exploration of a Red Sea relic.

Location
Dahab, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.900000, 33.166668
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Wreck History - ABOUL FAWARES

Year Sunk
1979
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
collision

The Aboul Fawares was a trawler that met a dramatic end on January 30, 1979. While navigating the Abu Ragab area near Dahab, it was involved in a catastrophic collision with the Russian motor vessel Salvador Allende. The force of the impact was so great that the Aboul Fawares was broken in two before sinking beneath the waves.

Today, the wreck rests in the sand at a very shallow depth of just 6 meters, making it an incredibly accessible dive site. It's a perfect location for beginner divers, training dives, or as a relaxed second dive of the day. The two separate sections of the hull lie close to each other, inviting exploration. Over the decades, the structure has become a small artificial reef, attracting a variety of Red Sea marine life, including glassfish, pipefish, and the occasional scorpionfish hiding in plain sight.

Best Time to Dive in Dahab

The warmest water temperatures in Dahab occur in August, averaging 27.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.0°C
  • February: 21.1°C
  • March: 20.9°C
  • April: 21.8°C
  • May: 24.0°C
  • June: 25.6°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 27.9°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 26.1°C
  • November: 25.4°C
  • December: 23.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Dahab

Nearest Dive Centres to ABOUL FAWARES

Marine Life in Dahab

Home to 27 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 6 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ABOUL FAWARES

Based on average water temperature of 24.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories