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Dahara

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# Dahara Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Dahara is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam, within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels.

Divers descend to depths between 20-40 meters, where vibrant coral formations and dramatic reef structures dominate the landscape. The site features stunning drop-offs and abundant marine biodiversity characteristic of the Red Sea. Visitors encounter diverse species including reef sharks, groupers, barracuda, and colorful tropical fish species. The healthy coral gardens showcase both hard and soft coral varieties.

The moderate to strong currents at Dahara make it best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving techniques. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, providing excellent conditions for underwater photography and marine observation.

This Red Sea location represents the region’s rich ecosystem and remains a favorite among divers seeking both natural beauty and thrilling underwater encounters. The combination of challenging dive conditions and spectacular marine life makes Dahara a memorable destination within Africa’s premier diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Surge Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Surge Wrasse Thalassoma purpureum pavel51
Network Pipefish — seen at this dive site
Network Pipefish Corythoichthys flavofasciatus francescocecere
Exquisite Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Exquisite Butterflyfish Chaetodon austriacus stefanocosta
Fourline Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Fourline Wrasse Labroides quadrilineatus k_wheatley
Red Sea Clearfin Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Clearfin Lionfish Pteropterus cinctus quentinbrunelle
Pearl Toby — seen at this dive site
Pearl Toby Canthigaster margaritata quentinbrunelle

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
GPS 24.7153°, 35.1381°