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Ras Mohammed National Park

Ras Mohammed is a national park at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. It's one of the world's best diving and snorkeling destinations.

What is Ras Mohammed

The name means "Mohammed's Cape". The park was established in 1983 as Egypt's first protected natural area. Area — 480 sq.km.

Diving

Ras Mohammed ranks among the world's top 10 dive sites. Reasons: water clarity up to 40 meters, coral diversity, abundant marine life.

Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef — two reefs with vertical walls 700 meters deep. Home to sharks, barracudas, giant groupers.

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Practical Information

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum4 hours
Recommended6 hours
Maximum8 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
250 EGP~250 $
Child
125 EGP~125 $

Foreigners 250 EGP (~$5). Egyptians 50 EGP. Car fee separate. Exit checkpoint +25 EGP. Cash only! Best snorkeling!

Best Time to Visit

Year-round. Morning for calm water. Avoid windy days.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Price Range

Budget
Official Website

How to Get There

25 km from Sharm el-Sheikh. Organized tours or taxi. Passport required.

Best Photo Spot

Magic Bay with turquoise water. Shark Reef coral reef underwater.

When to Visit

Best Time

MarAprMayOctNov

Good Time

SepDec

Avoid

JanFebJulAug

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Not available
Charging
No outlets
Mobile signal
Poor

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 2, 2026
Monday08:00 — 17:00
Tuesday08:00 — 17:00
Wednesday08:00 — 17:00
Thursday08:00 — 17:00
Friday08:00 — 17:00
Saturday08:00 — 17:00
Sunday08:00 — 17:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Not accessible
Audio Guide
Not available
Staff Assistance
Not available

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faq.subtitle Ras Mohammed National Park

For snorkeling — yes. There are beaches for swimming without currents.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Ras Mohammed National Park

Park entry ~20 USD. Bring snorkeling gear, water, food. Little shade.

25 km from Sharm el-Sheikh. Organized tours or taxi. Passport required.

Magic Bay with turquoise water. Shark Reef coral reef underwater.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather15°
42%18 м/с
Todayweather20°13°
Tomorrowweather20°12°
Thuweather22°11°
Friweather23°13°
Satweather22°15°
Sunweather22°16°
Monweather21°14°
22°
13°Jan
22°
14°Feb
25°
16°Mar
30°
20°Apr
34°
24°May
37°
27°Jun
38°
27°Jul
38°
28°Aug
35°
27°Sep
32°
23°Oct
27°
19°Nov
23°
15°Dec
Water temperature
22°
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26°
28°
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25°
23°

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