Cape Muhammad

Ras Muhammad marks the southern tip of Sinai, where the Red Sea divides into the Gulf of Suez to the west and the Gulf of Aqaba to the east. Coral reefs rise close to the headland, sheltering abundant fish in clear water. The cape is a landmark for vessels entering either gulf, while reefs and currents make its approaches demanding. Behind the shore, the mountains and desert of Sinai stretch northward.