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El Malek

Makadi Bay reef-wall dive with rich marine life and a drop-off.

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Boat-accessed Makadi Bay wall dive with a plateau, a drop-off, and lively Red Sea reef life; conditions are usually clear but can sharpen with current or waves.

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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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge

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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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El Malek Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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El Malek Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

dive-red.com · Dive Guide

Hurghada season and visibility context.

divespot.app · Community

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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