What level of diving experience is required for El Arish?

El Arish is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at El Arish?

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

Where is El Arish located?

El Arish is located in Egypt, in the Safaga region (coordinates: 26.6568, 33.9768).

El Arish Diving - Safaga, Egypt

El Arish is an advanced offshore dive site near Safaga featuring a dramatic reef structure with deep walls and strong currents. The site is renowned for its pristine coral formations and large pelagic encounters. Sheer walls plunge beyond 40 meters, decorated with massive gorgonian fans, black coral trees, and vibrant soft corals. Hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, and large tuna are regularly spotted in the blue water. The exposed location means conditions can be challenging, but the rewards include some of the most spectacular diving in the Safaga area.