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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Reef

El Shugurat — dive site guide

Also known as El Shugarat, Little Trees

El Shugurat is a reef at Dahab south, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. Sources document depths to 30 m. Published positions disagree, so the map shows an approximate area. It is usually dived from local boats or the shore; ask us whether it fits your plans.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at El Shugurat
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 30 m
Typical depth about 20 m
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time ~1 h

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe gorgonian forest, open canyon/crack to 30 m and black corals.

What marine life can you see?

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Hawksbill and green turtles.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

Getting there: ~1 h from Dahab.

El Shugurat isn't on our regular trips from Hurghada. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

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