Ras Mohammed is Egypt's first protected area, declared in 1983. It covers about 480 km², around 345 km² of it water, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba in South Sinai.
Why Ras Mohammed is special
- More than 1,000 fish species
- Over 220 coral species, about 125 of them soft corals
- Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, among the world's best-known dive sites
- A small mangrove, earthquake cracks and natural pools
By car or by boat?
Visiting by car lets you move freely between beaches and land sights such as the earthquake cracks and mangroves — good for families with children. The boat trip focuses on snorkeling at several sites and the White Island.
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Mask and fins, or ask about rental
- Plenty of water and light snacks
Rules to know
Don't touch or stand on coral, don't take shells or sand, and don't feed the fish. These rules are why the park has stayed this beautiful for decades.
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