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MarMar
High-current Farasan Banks reef with caves and pelagic life.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced0m - 500m
CaveReef
Boat-access Farasan Banks reef; expect strong current, deep walls, and overhead structure better suited to experienced divers.
About MarMar
MarMar is one of the major Farasan Banks reefs, with an east wall that drops from the surface into very deep water and caves and caverns along the reef. The north plateau is the famous washing-machine zone, where current can run hard and make the site suitable only for experienced divers. Expect reef fish, pelagic visitors, and a big-water Red Sea profile.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong currentOverhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Strong current on the north plateau and caves/caverns along the reef create overhead and navigation risk. Use a current-capable crew and avoid penetration without overhead training.
Access Restrictions
Boat/liveaboard access only from Al Lith or Farasan Banks itineraries.
Legal Notes
Protected Farasan Banks reef; follow marine-park and operator briefings.
Where Is MarMar?
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Local Intel For MarMar
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Includes a steep reef slope and a current-prone northern plateau.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because of current, depth, and overheads.
Snorkeling
Surface snorkeling is not the main use case; the site is really for current-capable scuba divers.
Wildlife at MarMar
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At MarMar
Access · 2/5Challenging entry effort
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 4/5Strong current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 25m
