Marsa Nakari Village

Marsa Nakari Village is a peaceful eco-diving retreat on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, offering rustic beach tents, huts, and deluxe chalets just steps from a vibrant house reef. With limited guest numbers, the village ensures a quiet, low-impact experience and access to top dive sites like Dolphin House. Rooted in ancient history and Bedouin traditions, Marsa Nakari blends simplicity, sustainability, and natural beauty in a tranquil coastal setting.

How To Get There

Marsa Nakari Village is located on the Red Sea coast, approximately 1 hour south of Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF). Guests can fly into Marsa Alam via international or connecting domestic flights from major Egyptian cities like Cairo or Hurghada. The resort offers airport transfers for an additional surcharge, providing a convenient and comfortable journey to the village. Marsa Alam town is the closest urban center, situated about 18 km north, allowing for easy access while maintaining the village’s peaceful seclusion.

Dive Overview

At Marsa Nakari Village, the diving experience centers around its excellent house reef—a natural, sandy‑bottomed bay accessible directly from the beach and teeming with hundreds of marine species among hard and soft corals, pinnacles, and fascinating swim‑throughs ﹘ ideal for macro photography and independent diving ﹘ after a guided orientation dive you’re free to explore unguided within your certification limits for the rest of your stay. Divers can also opt into optional excursion days to inner‑range dive sites like Habili Nakari, Sha’ab Sharm, or the famed Dolphin House (Sha’ab Samadai)—reachable by speedboat in about 20 minutes—where encounters with spinner dolphins, turtles, white‑tip reef sharks, and other pelagics await.

[Read More: Red Sea Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Marsa Nakari Village offers simple, eco-friendly accommodations that reflect the tranquil beauty of its desert-meets-sea setting. Designed with sustainability and comfort in mind, the resort provides a range of lodging options to suit various preferences while maintaining a low-impact, authentic atmosphere. Guests can choose from four accommodation types: Standard Tent, Royal Tent, Hut, and Deluxe Chalet—all within close proximity to the Red Sea.

Room features vary by type and may include:

• Sea or desert mountain views
• En-suite bathroom with hot & cold water shower (chalets)
• Shared or private bathrooms (tents & huts)
• Air-conditioning (chalets only)
• Bedside lighting and charging sockets
• Outdoor seating area or veranda
• Mosquito nets and fans (tents & huts)
• Eco-conscious design integrated with the landscape
• Daily housekeeping service
• Access to resort amenities and unlimited house reef diving

Food & Drinks

Marsa Nakari Village offers full-board dining with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style in the main restaurant. Guests can enjoy a mix of local and international cuisine, freshly prepared and featuring a variety of options to suit different tastes. Soft drinks such as Cola, Fanta, and Sprite, along with tea, Nescafé, and water from dispensers, are included with meals. Vegetarian choices are always available, and the kitchen can accommodate special dietary requirements with advance notice. Guests may also bring their own wine or spirits to enjoy during their stay.

Dive Information

Marsa Nakari offers a relaxed “Dive As You Like” experience centered around its rich and diverse house reef, accessible directly from the shore. After a required guided orientation dive on arrival, certified divers are free to explore the reef unguided from sunrise to sunset, with north and south entry points clearly marked and supported by the dive team. The reef features sandy slopes, pinnacles, coral gardens, and excellent macro life, ideal for photographers and underwater naturalists alike.

In addition to unlimited house reef diving, guests can join optional guided boat trips to renowned dive sites such as Sha’ab Samadai (Dolphin House), Sha’ab Sharm, and Wadi El Gemal. Zodiac drop-offs and night dives are also available upon request, offering added variety and adventure. Marsa Nakari’s pristine marine environment, calm conditions, and easy access make it perfect for both beginner and advanced divers.

Dive Center Information

Marsa Nakari’s dive center is a professionally managed facility located just meters from the shoreline, offering convenient access to the house reef and excursion boats. Designed to support both independent and guided divers, the center provides a smooth, flexible diving experience for all skill levels.

Dive Center Features: 

• Personal gear storage areas with drying racks
• Rinse tanks for equipment, wetsuits, and underwater cameras
• Nitrox available for certified divers
• Full range of rental gear (BCD, regulators, wetsuits, fins, masks, dive computers)
• Daily dive briefings and multilingual dive staff
• On-site classroom for dive courses from beginner to Divemaster
• Flexible dive planning and support for shore and boat diving