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Habili Dahara

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# Habili Dahara Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Habili Dahara is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This exciting reef formation offers divers a dynamic underwater environment with depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site features stunning coral-covered pinnacles and boulders that create an intricate topography rich with marine biodiversity. Divers encounter vibrant soft and hard corals, schools of fusiliers, snappers, and groupers. Larger pelagic species such as barracuda, trevally, and occasional sharks patrol the site, adding thrilling encounters to every dive.

The reef structure provides excellent opportunities for drift diving, as currents often sweep through the area. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, varying with seasonal conditions. The abundant marine life, dramatic underwater landscape, and challenging conditions make Habibili Dahara an ideal site for experienced divers seeking an unforgettable Red Sea adventure.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Lined Bristletooth — seen at this dive site
Lined Bristletooth Ctenochaetus striatus wetlens
Blackspotted Rubberlip — seen at this dive site
Blackspotted Rubberlip Plectorhinchus gaterinus gloria20293
Yellow Boxfish — seen at this dive site
Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum wetlens
Green Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas verfrexxener
Freckled Hawkfish — seen at this dive site
Freckled Hawkfish Paracirrhites forsteri lovelyclemmy
Indian Ocean Humbug — seen at this dive site
Indian Ocean Humbug Dascyllus abudafur verfrexxener

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
GPS 24.7507°, 35.1867°