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Taba

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Taba · the head of the Gulf of Aqaba

Where is Taba?

Taba is Egypt's northernmost point on the Gulf of Aqaba, at the head of the gulf where Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia face each other across the water. The resorts of Taba Heights lie along the coast to the south.

It is a quiet corner of Sinai with a crusader-era castle on an island offshore, mountains down to the sea, and Petra, in Jordan, within reach across the border.

  • Pharaoh's Island
  • Salah El Din Castle
  • The Fjord
  • Taba Heights
  • Petra
What to see

Island, Bay & Mountain

A small coast with a long history, and some of Sinai’s quietest water.

Pharaoh’s Island & Salah El Din Castle

A granite island a short boat ride offshore, crowned by a fortress rebuilt by Salah El Din in the 12th century, with views across the gulf and reefs around its shore.

The Fjord

A deep, narrow bay between Taba and Nuweiba, walled by mountains, with clear water for snorkelling.

Taba Heights & the mountains

The resort coast south of the town, with the canyons and coloured rock of the Sinai mountains behind it, explored by 4x4 or on foot with a Bedouin guide.

Pharaoh's Island in the Gulf of Aqaba, its walls and Salah El Din Castle above turquoise reef water
Pharaoh’s Island Photo: Mahmoud Elmeligy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Across the border

Petra, From Taba

Two countries’ great sites in one journey, planned around the border.

Taba is the Egyptian side of the head of the gulf, and Petra in Jordan is within reach from here. It means crossing a border, so the route, the crossing point and the visas are confirmed for the dates and the passports travelling before it goes into a proposal.

Tell us early if a client wants both; it shapes where the Egypt journey ends.

Before you brief your client

Taba for the Trade

Getting there
Taba has a small airport with limited flights. Most clients arrive through Sharm El Sheikh, several hours south by road, and the drive is planned into the day.
Time needed
Two or three nights; more if the journey continues to Petra.
When to go
All year. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable; winter evenings are cool.
Where to stay
Taba Heights, the resort coast south of the town.
Pairs with
Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh to the south, and Petra across the border.
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can clients visit Petra from Taba?

Yes, Petra in Jordan is within reach from Taba. It means a border crossing, so the route, crossing point and visas are confirmed for the travel dates and the passports travelling before we include it.

How do clients get to Pharaoh's Island?

By boat, a short ride from the shore south of Taba. The castle can be visited, and the reefs around the island are good for snorkelling.

How do clients reach Taba?

Most arrive through Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, several hours south by road. Taba’s own airport has limited flights, which we check for the dates.

Discuss Your Brief

Tell us who is coming to Taba.

Share the travellers, the dates and what they want from Taba. We will come back with how it fits their journey.

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