What level of diving experience is required for Pharao Housereef?

Pharao Housereef is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Pharao Housereef?

At Pharao Housereef, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Pharao Housereef located?

Pharao Housereef is located in Egypt, in the El Queseir region (coordinates: 25.6695, 34.1791).

Pharao Housereef Diving - El Queseir, Egypt

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Pharao Housereef is a beginner-friendly shore dive near El Quseir offering a well-maintained fringing reef with easy access from the resort beach. The reef features a healthy mix of hard and soft corals with abundant fish life. Bannerfish, surgeonfish, and angelfish are constant companions, while the sandy bottom hosts flatheads and crocodilefish in perfect camouflage. The shallow reef top provides excellent snorkeling, and the site is popular for night dives with regular sightings of hunting octopus and sleeping parrotfish.