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Dive Spot Guide•
El Makhroga
Sheltered shore reef with a reef-roof entry.
Local operator required
Minibus access and the reef-roof entry are normally arranged by a local dive center.
Minibus-access shore dive into a coral garden with single blocks; the entry is short, direct, and best for controlled buoyancy.
About El Makhroga
El Makhroga is a sheltered shore dive near El Quseir with a minibus approach and a reef-roof entry that drops you straight into a coral garden. It is a good fit for divers who want a shallow Red Sea reef with single blocks, steady fish life, and a short overhead-style entry rather than a long swim, a boat transfer, or a big current problem.
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Research Estimate At El Makhroga
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is El Makhroga?
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El Makhroga Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m
Depth Note
Shore entry through a hole in the reef roof directly into the reef at about 10 m; the site is a coral-garden style reef with single blocks.
Best Season
Year-round, with the clearest water in spring through autumn.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered reef-roof entry with generally mild currents and good visibility windows.
Safety & Access At El Makhroga
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Entry is through a hole in the reef roof, creating an overhead-style entry; maintain good buoyancy control and awareness when passing through.
Access Restrictions
Guided minibus shore access is the normal way in; control and buoyancy matter at the reef-roof entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center and marine-area rules for the El Quseir coast.
Local Intel For El Makhroga
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Direct reef entry at around 10 m depth through a hole in the reef roof.
Freediving
Not ideal as a casual freedive site because of the reef-roof entry and controlled descent.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the reef-roof entry makes it more suitable for scuba than surface-only visits.
Wildlife at El Makhroga
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Makhroga
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Makhroga
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
