Announcement Date: 1983 ,Area: 850 km2 ,Type: World Heritage Reserve ,Distance from Cairo: 446 km

This reserve is located at the confluence of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba.

The eastern edge of the Ras Mohammed Reserve forms a rocky wall with the waters of the Gulf, where coral reefs are found.

There is also the Mangrove Channel, which separates the Ras Mohammed peninsula from Al-Ba’ira Island, with a length of about 250 m.

The Ras Mohammed area is characterized by coral beaches in the depths of the Ras Mohammed aquatic environment, colorful fish, endangered sea turtles, and rare marine life.

Coral reefs surround Ras Mohammed from all its marine sides and form a unique formation, as this formation has a great impact on shaping the natural life in the area.

Landslides “earthquakes” also form underwater caves beneath the island.

The reserve is also home to many important birds and animals such as: the Nubian ibex in the mountainous areas, small mammals, reptiles, and insects that only appear at night.

The reserve is also home to many important birds such as herons and gulls.