Awlad Baraka - Marsa Alam
Awlad Baraka is a straightforward dive centre in Marsa Alam, perfect for divers who prioritise getting in the water without a lot of fuss. They operate out of a beachside spot, making day trips and local house reef dives easy. We’ve found they suit those looking for a laid-back base to explore the southern Red Sea, especially if you’re focusing on boat dives to sites like Elphinstone or Sha’ab Samadai, which are easily accessible from this stretch of coast.
- Location
- Marsa Alam, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 24.966076, 34.936363
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Snorkeling-Spot/Awlad-Baraka-Dive-Center-1220356138127557/?locale=de_DE
Dive Sites Near Awlad Baraka
Awlad Baraka provides access to 15 dive sites in Marsa Alam.
- Abu Dabab 4 - 5-18m (reef)
- Abu Dabab 6 - 5-15m (reef)
- Abu Dabbab Ithnain - 5-18m (reef)
- Abu Dabbab Thalata - 5-18m (reef)
- Abu Dabbab Wahid - 10-25m (reef)
- Abu Diab - 15-30m (reef)
- Abu Echera - 10-25m (reef)
- Abu Fendira - 15-30m (reef)
- Abu Galawa Kebir
- Abu Galawa Soraya - 10-25m (reef)
- Abu Galawa Soraya - 10-25m (reef)
- Abu Ghusun (Wreck) - 16m (wreck)
- ADAMANTIA K - 2m (wreck)
- Adantia K. - 15-30m (wreck)
- Barakuda Lahami Bay - 5-20m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Marsa Alam
Best Time to Dive in Marsa Alam
The warmest water temperatures in Marsa Alam occur in August, averaging 31.1°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 22.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 23.6°C
- February: 22.7°C
- March: 22.9°C
- April: 23.8°C
- May: 26.0°C
- June: 28.1°C
- July: 29.9°C
- August: 31.1°C
- September: 30.4°C
- October: 28.8°C
- November: 27.1°C
- December: 25.6°C
Marine Life in Marsa Alam
Home to 39 recorded species including 10 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 8 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 sharks & rays, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
- Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Species code: Hs (Halophila stipulacea) - Seagrass & Algae
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Marsa Alam
Based on average water temperature of 26.7°C, currents 3 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°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