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El Malek

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# El Malek Dive Site, Hurghada

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

El Malek is a premier dive destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This popular reef site offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it suitable for both intermediate and advanced divers. The site features stunning coral formations, including hard and soft corals that create a vibrant underwater landscape.

Divers can expect to encounter diverse marine life, including colorful reef fish, rays, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The clear waters and excellent visibility typical of the Red Sea provide ideal conditions for underwater photography and exploration. The reef’s varied topography includes coral gardens and sandy slopes that appeal to divers of varying skill levels.

El Malek is accessible via boat from Hurghada and is known for its relatively straightforward navigation and stable conditions. The site’s rich biodiversity and well-preserved coral ecosystems make it an excellent choice for both recreational and experienced divers seeking authentic Red Sea diving adventures.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Tridacna squamosina — seen at this dive site
Tridacna squamosina Tridacna squamosina wernerdegier
Sohal Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal mikhail_vc
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles yakuka2000
Divaricella macandreae — seen at this dive site
Divaricella macandreae Divaricella macandreae maurycyandrzej
Jayakar's Seahorse — seen at this dive site
Jayakar's Seahorse Hippocampus jayakari constanzeberg
Squaretail Coralgrouper — seen at this dive site
Squaretail Coralgrouper Plectropomus areolatus lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
GPS 27.0707°, 33.8942°