Marsa Alam Safari
Green sea turtle grazing on seagrass in the shallow bay of Abu Dabbab, Marsa Alam

North Marsa Alam

Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam

If you want to snorkel with sea turtles without a boat, Abu Dabbab is the place. Wade in from the beach and, within minutes, you can be floating quietly above a green turtle grazing on the seagrass below.

About Abu Dabbab Bay

Abu Dabbab is a crescent of soft sand and shallow, calm water about 30 minutes north of Marsa Alam town. Its seagrass meadows feed resident green sea turtles and, if you are lucky, a dugong (sea cow). The bay’s easy entry and shallow depth make it the best beginner snorkeling spot on the coast.

Highlights

  • Reliable green sea turtle sightings
  • Shallow, calm water perfect for beginners and families
  • Easy beach entry — no boat required
  • Chance to spot the rare dugong

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