Ras Muhammad Reserve is one of the most beautiful and wonderful places in the world, so that some people call it the Paradise of God on Earth because of its stunning natural landscapes, and a remarkable diversity between the plant, animal and marine environment, it contains fossils dating back more than 75 million years ago, and it is also Rich in scenic coral reefs, magnificent islands, and distinct wildlife.

Natural reserves in Egypt

– The nature reserves in Egypt represent examples of important environmental systems that the state seeks to protect and preserve from the factors of degradation and raise its efficiency as a solid basis for development, tourism and continuous investment.

– The number of reserves is 30, with an area of ​​about 150,000 km2, representing 15% of the republic’s area. The reserves cover most of the distinctive ecosystems and house more than 20 thousand species of plants and animals.

 – Natural reserves are major fortunes for present and future generations and a strategic reserve for the state, and the state seeks to protect these natural resources and raise their efficiency as a solid base for development, tourism and investment because the Egyptian citizen has the right to life in a clean and clean environment, with the importance of protecting and preserving natural resources for future generations and benefiting from the results These resources are in sustainable environmental development.

The history of the establishment of the Ras Mohamed reserve

Ras Muhammed was the first natural reserve to be established in Egypt , and it was officially declared as a natural reserve in 1938, on an area of ​​97 km, but it did not receive significant attention until 1989, when a comprehensive plan was developed for its development and expansion until it reached an area of ​​about 480 km, including 135 Km wild lands, 345 km reefs and water environment.  

reason of calling

There is more than one opinion about the reason for the Ras Muhammed Sanctuary being named by this name. Ras Muhammad .

Ras Mohamed Reserve … unique location and diversity.                                                                       

The Ras Muhammed reserve in South Sinai is the second most important natural reserve in the world, over the past thirty years, after Uluru-Kata Park Tjuta, Australia, it is an integrated embodiment of an ecosystem that includes the sea with its gradient colors in blue, mountains and rocks witnessing the Egyptian nature , And plants such as mangroves and shura, moderate temperatures, and fresh air, to embody a natural painting in a unique harmony in the world.

The Ras Mohamed Reserve is located at the confluence of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba, and the eastern edge of the Ras Mohamed Reserve represents a rock wall with the Gulf waters where the coral reefs are located.

Ras Mohammed region is characterized by coral beaches located in the depths of the water ocean of Ras Muhammad and by colorful fish and sea turtles threatened with extinction and rare aquatic life, like the coral reefs of Ras Muhammad from all its marine aspects and form a unique composition, which has a great impact in shaping the natural life of the region as the landslides constitute “earthquakes” “The cave formations at the bottom of the island and the reserve are home to many important birds and animals, such as: Nubian ibex in mountainous areas, species of small mammals, reptiles, and insects that only appear at night, and the reserve is home to Many important birds such as egrets and gulls.

Ras Mohamed reserve … the kiss of divers.           

Ras Mohamed Reserve includes more than 12 beaches and is considered the kiss of divers in the world because it brings three environments in a wonderful variety of seaweed, coral reefs and fish (picasso fish of bright color).

The Ras Mohamed Reserve is considered the most important reserve in Egypt according to the international classification, as it is one of the 3 most important dive sites in the world, for the quality of coral reefs and the marine environment in it, in addition to the quality of coral reefs in Egypt in general, and which no country but Australia can compete with.

Biological diversity in the reserve

There are many creatures in the reserve, including:

Birds, such as: falcons, egrets, storks, mammals such as: foxes, hyenas, mountain rabbits, deer, and mountain goats.

Marine animals, such as: dolphins, sharks, marine turtles, and there are about 150 types of coral reefs.                                                                   

ced next to each other were used in a very special way.

The most important tourist areas in the reserve

Ras Mohamed Reserve contains many wonderful tourist places that vary in their stunning natural scenery, the most important of which are the following :

Suez Beach

Suez Beach is located near the Gulf of Suez, this region is characterized by its predominantly red mountains, and its very pure waters, which have become a safe habitat for many rare marine creatures such as sea ​​turtles , seagulls, dolphins, numerous species of crustaceans and sponge animals in addition to more than 200 types of coral Therefore, it is more than ideal for diving and enjoying the splendor of virgin nature in this region .    

Mangrove Channel

Mangrove is one of the rarest plants on the surface of the earth, where it is found in only four places around the world, including the Ras Muhammad Reserve, this plant has a special nature where it absorbs the salts in the water and takes them out again on the outside of its leaves, and the group of mangroves separates the Ras Reserve Muhammad on the island of Al-Bairah. As for the canal, it originated millions of years ago as a result of a great earthquake that struck Egypt. The canal appeared about 250 meters long with shallow water that sometimes dried up due to climatic conditions .

The enchanted lake.                                                     

ed Yolanda, the ship sank on the western side of the coral reef in 1980 AD, and its wreck and cargo are still lying on the sea floor until today. And so on, so diving trips are regularly organized .    

Anemone city

When you visit this area, people feel as if they are in a city belonging to one of the fairy tales that happen on the sea floor. Its coral reefs seem as if they are a group of marine roads and caves .

Eel Garden

This garden is located under the sea floor at a distance from the beach, and it consists of a sandy plateau in which eel fish live, and some fish may reach a length of about 80 cm.It is a distinctive area for diving and observing the life of sea snakes, with caution when approaching them in order to avoid scaring them .

Ras Zaatar

It is a rock wall that falls vertically to the bottom of the Red Sea, and it is one of the distinctive diving areas, as it contains many rare types of coral such as black coral, in addition to various other types that cover the entire rock wall, also a wide rock crevice in the north of the wall and gradually narrowing as we go To become more like a chimney, many rare marine creatures live in this fissure .

From the foregoing, it is clear that natural reserves and national parks are important factors for tourist attraction, as some of the tourist activities that attract many visitors are carried out, such as bird watching, wild animals, scuba diving, marine biology, or practicing wandering in the woods, mountain climbing, and desert hiking or practicing Scientific tourism, such as identifying the geological and rock formations, which witness the succession of different eras.