Dive the Sinai Peninsula at Ras Mohammed

Ras Za'Atar

A deep dive, Ras Zaatar is located on the northern tip of the Ras Mohammed peninsula.

The reef here is similar to but more contoured than Ras Ghazlani. It is made up of a steep wall which extends very deep down to house a large variety of marine life.

A few large caves and overhangs provide cover to glass sweepers and a range of soft corals. You'll find hundreds of longnose hawkfish flitting around the black corals, which are found deeper along the wall.

Around the corner heading into Marsa Barika, the wall gives way to a sandy slope scattered with many coral bommies that create a coral garden home to a variety of glassfish, lionfish and some large Malabar groupers.

Many pelargic fish visit this area, so make sure to look out for barracuda, jacks and eagle rays as well as black-tipped sharks.

Ras Za'Atar Reef Basics: Wall diving and overhangs
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 10 - 30m
Currents: Medium
Surface conditions: Generally calm
Water temperature: 22 - 28°C
Experience level: Beginner - advanced
Number of dive sites: 1
Diving season: All year round
Distance: 11 km southwest of Sharm El Sheikh
Access: Daytrips and liveaboards

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