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The real cost of diving in Marsa Alam

Egypt · Red SeaMid-rangeBest months: Mar-May, Sep-Nov16 verified prices

A quieter stretch of Egypt's Red Sea coast south of Hurghada — dugong sightings at Abu Dabbab, dolphins at Sha'ab Samadai, and less crowded reefs than the bigger resort towns.

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