26 Sep 2022
The road from Edfu to Marsa Alam is in a very poor state, especially within the Edfu District where you will need a 4x4 to get over big potholes. You can drive this road in a car however speed will need to be very slow. I would highly recommend an experienced driver. Once you near the coast, the quality of the road improves. Total drive time is around 4 hours depending on vehicle. Most Marsa Alam hotels are actually in Quseer or Port Ghalib, which are 45 mins to 1 hour up the coast from Marsa Alam Town. Two people were killed on the Edfu to Marsa Alam road in a head on accident in June 2022. The Qena to Safraga Road is a longer route to Marsa Alam but definitely safer.