Hurghada reef intermediate

El Fanadir Dacht Dacht

A further southern Fanadir drift site with reef and sand patches. Winter can bring eagle rays and large stingrays, though visibility is not always reliable.

Max depth
20 m
Visibility
– m
Current
variable
Difficulty
intermediate
Boat time
– min
Suitable for
advanced
Plan the dive

Site map

El Fanadir Dacht Dacht dive site map with depths and routes

Dive-site guide

The brochure says there are no mooring buoys here, so the site is dived as a pick-up. Winter offers the best chance of eagle rays and large stingrays; check visibility before entering because conditions can be poor.

What you'll see

Site highlights

  • Drift pick-up only
  • Winter encounters with eagle rays and large stingrays
  • Feather-tail stingrays and whiptail rays may be seen