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Marsa el-Marach (also Marsa el-Marakh, Arabic:مرسى المراخ, Marsā al-Marāch, „Al-Marach anchorage") Or Fjord Bay (also Fiord Bay, Arabic:خليج فيورد, Chalīǧ Fyūrd, „Fjord bay“) Is an approximately 750 meter long sea bay on the west side of the Gulf of Aqaba between Taba and Taba Heights, about twelve kilometers south of Taba and seven kilometers north of Taba Heights. While the old Arabic name describes the bay's function as a protected anchorage, the modern tourist name is intended to Fjord Bay describe a fjord landscape with bathing and diving spots.
getting there
The bay can be easily reached by car via the Nuweiba Taba Road or Cairo Taba Road from Taba to Taba Heights. The bay is located south of the road junction to Rafah bei 1 29 ° 26 ′ 28 ″ N.34 ° 50 ′ 28 ″ E or south of the 1 Sol Y Mar Sea Star Taba Hotels(29 ° 26 ′ 15 ″ N.34 ° 50 ′ 16 ″ E). Parking is available at the Fiord Bay Rest House, which is located in the northwest of the bay directly on the east side of the road.
Tourist Attractions
The main attraction is of course that 1 bay(29 ° 25 ′ 45 ″ N.34 ° 49 ′ 50 ″ E) itself, which can already be viewed from the Fiord Bay Rest House. The bay is bordered by rocks in the north and south. Only in the west of the bay is there an almost level access.
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About 750 meters south of the bay, and not very easy to get to, is the 2 Devil's Spring(29 ° 25 ′ 21 ″ N.34 ° 49 '48 "E.), Arabic:عين الشيطان, ʿAin al-Shaiṭān, sometimes also Sonnensee (Arabic:بركة الشمس, Birkat asch-Schams) called. You can reach them e.g. by walking along the coast.
activities
There is a beach to the west of the bay Swimming. The beach area is bordered by two shelters.
There are also two in the bay Dive sites on coral reefs, for which a permit from the Coastal Protection Authority (Engl. Coastal Guard) required. On the one hand, there is the shallow, banana-shaped reef Banana fjordthat extends to a depth of twelve meters. A rich fauna can be observed on the reef, including anemones, barracudas, stone fish, glass fish and so-called silver fish (Raiamas senegalensis) belong. The reef is also sometimes visited by rays and turtles. Due to its shallow depth, the reef is also suitable for snorkelers.
At the Fjord hole It is a large cavity that begins at a depth of 9 meters and extends down to a depth of 27 meters, and leads upwards in the shape of a chimney. After the ascent at a depth of 8 meters, you come to a domed reef with glass fish. This dive site is only suitable for experienced divers.
kitchen
Additional restaurants can be found in Taba and Taba Heights.
accommodation
Accommodation is available in Taba and Taba Heights, as well as on the road that connects the two places. A short distance away is the Sol Y Mar Sea Star Taba Hotel, which is located below Ṭābā is described.
