Marsa Shagra Village

Marsa Shagra Village is a pioneering eco‑diving retreat on Egypt’s Red Sea, offering beachfront tents, chalets and huts with stunning sea and desert mountain views, unlimited access to one of the region’s most pristine house reefs, and day trips to world-renowned dive sites like Elphinstone and Abu Dabbab. Nestled in nature, the village blends authentic Bedouin charm with solar‑powered sustainability, desert excursions, a Bedouin lounge, pizza oven, yoga and massage facilities—all set within a marine‑protected reserve.

How To Get There

Marsa Shagra Village is located along the scenic Red Sea coast, approximately 40 minutes south of Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF). Guests typically fly into Marsa Alam via international or connecting domestic flights from major cities in Egypt such as Cairo or Hurghada. The resort offers airport transfers for an additional surcharge, ensuring a smooth journey from the airport to the village. Marsa Alam town is the nearest city, situated just a short drive away, making the village both secluded and accessible.

Dive Overview

Marsa Shagra offers direct access to one of the Red Sea’s healthiest house reefs, ideal for unlimited diving just steps from your room. The area is renowned for vibrant coral gardens, impressive drop-offs, and encounters with turtles, moray eels, and a wide array of reef fish. Boat dives explore iconic sites like Elphinstone Reef—famous for oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks—as well as the seagrass meadows of Abu Dabbab, where dugongs and giant green turtles can be spotted. Ideal for beginners and advanced divers alike.

[Read More: Red Sea Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Marsa Shagra Village features locally inspired accommodations designed to blend harmoniously with the desert and seaside landscape. Built using sustainable materials, the resort offers a variety of lodging options that cater to different comfort levels while maintaining an authentic, eco-friendly atmosphere. Choose from 5 accommodation types: Standard Tent, Royal Tent, Hut, Deluxe Chalet, and Premium Deluxe Chalet—each just steps from the Red Sea. 

Room features vary by type and may include: 

• Sea or mountain views 
• En-suite bathroom with hot & cold water shower (chalets)
• Shared or private bathrooms (tents & huts)
• Air-conditioning (chalets only)
• Bedside lighting and charging sockets
• Outdoor seating area or veranda
• Mosquito nets and fans (tents & huts)
• Eco-conscious design and proximity to the beach
• Daily housekeeping service
• Access to all resort facilities and unlimited house reef diving

Food & Drinks

Meals at Marsa Shagra are served buffet-style in the main restaurant, featuring a variety of Egyptian and international dishes, freshly prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarian options are always available, and special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request. Soft drinks, tea, and coffee are included with meals. Bottled water and additional beverages, including local beer and wine, are available for purchase at the cafeteria. Guests are also welcome to bring their own wine or spirits to enjoy during their stay.

Dive Information

Marsa Shagra follows a unique “Dive As You Like” philosophy, offering one of the Red Sea’s best unlimited house reef diving experiences. The fringing reef is accessible directly from shore, with north and south entry points marked and supervised by the dive team. Divers can explore the vibrant coral gardens and marine life-rich drop-offs at their own pace, with tanks and support always available.

The dive center offers a flexible schedule of guided boat dives to world-renowned sites like Elphinstone Reef, Abu Dabbab, and Sha’ab Samadai (Dolphin House). Daily boat departures are scheduled throughout the day, and night dives are available on request. 

Dive highlights include:

• Unlimited unguided house reef dives (sunrise to sunset)
• Daily boat dives to Elphinstone, Abu Dabbab & other sites
• Night dives and zodiac drop-offs
• Full-service dive center with rental gear and Nitrox
• Courses for all levels, from beginner to Divemaster
• Ideal for underwater photographers and macro lovers

The resort’s location within a protected marine area ensures pristine reef conditions, making it perfect for both beginner and advanced divers.

Dive Center Information

Marsa Shagra’s dive center is a fully equipped, professionally operated facility located just steps from the shore. Designed for convenience and flexibility, it supports both guided and unguided diving with a well-organized system that caters to divers of all experience levels.

Dive Center Features: 

• Spacious gear storage areas with personal lockers and drying facilities 
• Dedicated rinse tanks for dive gear, wetsuits, and underwater cameras
• Nitrox available for certified divers
• Rental equipment available (masks, fins, wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, dive computers)
• Daily dive briefings and support from multilingual instructors and dive guides
• Classroom space for dive courses from beginner to Divemaster 
• Flexible dive schedule including house reef and boat dives

Practical Information

• Electricity: 
• Timezone: UTC+2
• Language: Arabic, English, French, Italian, German
• Accept Credit Cards?: Yes with a 3% charge