Mount Shayeb Al-Banat is one of the most prominent mountain peaks in Egypt’s Red Sea region, standing at 2187 meters high. Known as the “Everest of the Red Sea,” it is the third highest peak in Egypt and Sudan after Mounts Catherine and Moses in Sinai. Located southwest of Hurghada about 45 kilometers away, the mountain is a favored destination for mountain climbers. Its peak offers stunning views of the Sinai Peninsula and Qena Valley. The mountain also features a small lake that fills with rainwater, providing a water source for Bedouin tribes. The Red Sea Governorate, which includes tourist cities like Hurghada, Safaga, and Marsa Alam, has seen a significant increase in tourism, welcoming visitors from 58 countries with hotel occupancy rates exceeding 65% in the first quarter of the year.

Mount Shayeb Al-Banat is an integral part of the region’s tourism and deserves further development and logistical support to enhance mountain climbing tourism.