Marsa Alam is still a remote and isolated destination. Apart from the little fisherman town, where you can join the odd “ahwa”, or cafeteria, where locals meet after work to play backgammon, smoke a water pipe and watch TV, the place is mostly a long strip of seaside resorts, where evening entertainment is limited to the hotel’s facilities and programmes. Some hotels might offer exciting party evenings; others choose a subdued soft night life, consisting of oriental shows with belly dancers, piano bar and, occasionally, a theme party. Barbecues on the beach or cocktails by the pool are common though. Marsa Alam is the ideal location to relax full-time and enjoy nature in its entirety. |