Hurghada reef intermediate

Shaab Quais Maksur

A large sandy plateau south of Big Giftun with scattered, overgrown coral blocks and unusual formations that reward careful orientation.

Max depth
15 m
Visibility
– m
Current
mild
Difficulty
intermediate
Boat time
– min
Suitable for
open-water, advanced
Plan the dive

Site map

Shaab Quais Maksur dive site map with depths and routes

Dive-site guide

The brochure explains that “Maksur” means broken, referring to a large central block with a pass beneath it. A good sense of orientation is useful across the plateau.

What you'll see

Site highlights

  • Plateau lies at about 12 m
  • Coral blocks with distinctive shapes
  • Leopard sharks or dolphins are possible sightings