 Useful Facts - Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is a wonderful holiday destination but like everywhere in the world, it's best to plan ahead to make sure that you take everything into account.
We've put together this handy guide to give you the benefit of our information about what to look out for in Marsa Alam.
A quick read through the following page makes sure that your holiday remains hassle-free.
Time Zone
Although a fair distance away from the UK, Marsa Alam is just two hours ahead of GMT (this changes to +3 hours between the last Friday of April and the last Friday in August).
Communications
The offical language in Marsa Alam is Arabic. However, as with many tourist areas in Egypt, English and French are widely spoken.
Health
Anybody entering Egypt from an infected area will require a yellow fever vaccination. In addition to jabs, make sure that you protect your skin from the strong Egyptian sun. The rays are incredibly powerful in this part of the world and we would advise staying out of the sun between Midday and 4pm when the risk is greater.
At all times, make sure you wear a high factor sunblock and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Water supply
Make sure you drink bottled water as the water supply through the taps is not up to the standards that you will be used to. This is one of the greatest causes of illness in Egypt so make sure you are aware.
The same level of care applies when eating things like salads and ice cream. Best avoided if possible.
Travel Insurance
The majority of people know that it is absolutely essential to purchase travel insurance but even more so when you are travelling to Egypt. Make sure you have adequate cover in place to cover you and your travelling party in the event of emergency.
Power Supply
European two-pin plugs are found throughout Marsa Alam with a current of 220 volts.
Safety Information
As with any trip abroad, make sure you exercise caution when out and about. Leave valuable jewellyer at home and be discreet when handling money or opening your wallet. Leave your passport safely locked away in your hotel.
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