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Dahab, Egypt Dahab Egypt Remove
In December23°Cbarely any rain · sea 24°
Flying time15h 30mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay1-2 weeks
Best forDivers & snorkellers · Budget travellers · Wellness & slow travel
The feel of itScruffy, relaxed, diver-obsessed
Where people stayMasbat and the Lighthouseor Mashraba
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageEGPArabic
AccommodationVery cheap

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