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There are certain basic precautions for health and safety in Marsa Alam that will help you make the best of your stay in this lovely li'l place. Marsa Alam is located in the tropics so you must never forget to use sun screen and sun block in Marsa Alam. Wear sun screen in winter also. Make sure you use a high factor sun block that gives maximum protection against the desert sun. One great health tip for Marsa Alam is to drink enough water (at least three liters daily) to prevent dehydration and other problems due to the heat. Don't drink the tap water in Egypt as it might lead to health complications. Instead buy an easily available mineral water bottle. Don't spend too much time in the sun. Or, if you are doing so, keep your head well covered when out in the sun. Make sure to carry full-sleeved warm clothes and closed shoes in winter as it can get a bit chilly sometimes. If your plans include venturing into the desert, make sure you are carrying appropriate foot gear like hiking boots or tennis shoes. Don't be enticed and touch the coral reefs in the Red Sea! There may be dangerous stonefish lurking in the surface reefs. Don't ever walk over the coral reefs. Admire these natural beauties from a distance! No vaccinations for Marsa Alam are specifically required. But for precautions's sake, get yourself immunised against diptheria, hepatitis A and B, polio and tetanus. If you are on medication for a particular ailment, carry enough of it with you as you might not get all medicines easily in Egypt. In case you have any sort of breathing problem, whether diving-related or not, the hyperbaric chamber in Marsa Alam is well equipped to take care of it. Most of the big hotels have doctors on call, who can also recommend if you need hospital service. Lastly, remember to carry a safety kit containing protection against sunburns, insect bites and the like, and you'll be ready to tour Marsa Alam in perfect safety!
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