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South Oasis

Also known as Southern Oasis; Oasis Reef

The umbrella name for the reef complex south of Dahab that contains Golden Blocks and Moray Garden - a shallow coral garden of golden…

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The umbrella name for the reef complex south of Dahab that contains Golden Blocks and Moray Garden - a shallow coral garden of golden porites towers and pinnacles rising to just under the surface. Depth 0–30 m; shore; Light current; visibility 25-30 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • The umbrella name for the reef complex south of Dahab that contains Golden Blocks and Moray Garden - a shallow coral garden of golden porites towers and pinnacles rising to just under the surface.

Marine life

  • anthias
  • table corals
  • nudibranchs
  • morays
  • rays
  • occasional manta ray

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; water 21-23 C Jan-Mar, 27-28 C Aug-Sep. Winter northerly winds can close exposed northern sites.
Protected status
Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation
Fees
Local 4x4/vehicle access; small camp fee at some entries

Dive centres in Dahab

Centres that run South Oasis and the reefs around it.

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