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El Malek
Makadi Bay reef-wall dive with rich marine life and a drop-off.
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About El Malek
El Malek is a Makadi Bay reef-wall dive with a plateau and a drop-off that holds a lot of Red Sea life. It is usually clear and approachable, but current and wave action can make timing matter, so a local boat operator is the normal way to dive it. Expect a classic wall profile with stingrays, tuna, moray eels, groupers, and other reef species along the edge.
Research Estimate At El Malek
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Where Is El Malek?
El Malek Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 40m
Depth Note
Plateau at 20 m with a drop-off to 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring and autumn often the most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Clear Red Sea water, a reef wall with a plateau and drop-off, and occasional current or wave action that can raise the challenge level.
Safety & Access At El Malek
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; a local Makadi or Hurghada operator is the normal setup.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings on current, waves, and the drop-off line.
Local Intel For El Malek
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef wall dive with a plateau at about 20 m and a drop to around 40 m, suitable for a range of experience levels.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall and depth profile are better matched to scuba.
Snorkeling
The site is mainly a scuba wall dive; snorkelers will get more out of shallower reefs elsewhere.
El Malek Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at El Malek
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Wildlife at El Malek
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Recent Logged Visits At El Malek
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Dive Spot Log Averages At El Malek
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El Malek Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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El Malek Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Independent listing covering coral state, crowding, and reef-wall structure.
Operator page with boat access, plateau, drop-off, and species context.
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