Jokha's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wadi Ash Shab
Schildkrötenreservat Ras Al Jinz
Dunes by Al Nahda
It was beautiful scenery but there are about 600 stairs to climb. For those can’t climb they can wait at the bottom and enjoy mountain scenery and have local food at a nice restaurant
Wakan Village
It was beautiful scenery but there are about 600 stairs to climb. For those can’t climb they can wait at the bottom and enjoy mountain scenery and have local food at a nice restaurant
This is one of our Majesty’s palaces in Oman where you can enjoy seeing it from outside and take pictures. Also close to the seat there are many beautiful and interesting museums, two old forts, historic houses and much more
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Al-Alam-Palast
This is one of our Majesty’s palaces in Oman where you can enjoy seeing it from outside and take pictures. Also close to the seat there are many beautiful and interesting museums, two old forts, historic houses and much more
An old traditional market which is still active, the area is very touristic opposite the beautiful Sultan Qaboos port
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Mutrah Souq
An old traditional market which is still active, the area is very touristic opposite the beautiful Sultan Qaboos port
An Omani traditional market about 1:30 hours away from Muscat. If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa fort, Al Abryeen village, Hotta cave and maybe spend a night in Jabel Al Akhdar (the green mountain)
Nizwa Souq سوق نزوى
An Omani traditional market about 1:30 hours away from Muscat. If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa fort, Al Abryeen village, Hotta cave and maybe spend a night in Jabel Al Akhdar (the green mountain)
This historic fort is about 1:30 hours away from Muscat. If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa souq, Al Abryeen village, Hotta cave and maybe spend a night in Jabel Al Akhdar (the green mountain)
Festung Nizwa
This historic fort is about 1:30 hours away from Muscat. If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa souq, Al Abryeen village, Hotta cave and maybe spend a night in Jabel Al Akhdar (the green mountain)
This magnificent cave is about 1:30 hours away from Muscat, make sure you book your tickets online two days before going to avoid any disappointments or call their number.
If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa fort, Al Abryeen village, Nizwa Souq and maybe spend a night in Jabel Al Akhdar (the green mountain)
Al Hoota-Höhle
Rwadah-Hamra RoadThis magnificent cave is about 1:30 hours away from Muscat, make sure you book your tickets online two days before going to avoid any disappointments or call their number.
If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa fort, Al Abryeen village, Nizwa Souq and maybe spend a night in Jabel Al Akhdar (the green mountain)
This beautiful mountain is about two hours away from Muscat, you will need a 4x4. You can camp, stay at cheap hotels and five star fantastic hotel.
If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa fort, Nizwa Souq, Al Abryeen village, Hotta cave.
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Jebel Akhdar
This beautiful mountain is about two hours away from Muscat, you will need a 4x4. You can camp, stay at cheap hotels and five star fantastic hotel.
If you are planning to visit this place then make sure you also visit Nizwa fort, Nizwa Souq, Al Abryeen village, Hotta cave.
If you want to enjoy the desert experiments then this is the perfect place. It is two hours away from Muscat. You will need a 4x4 car.
Camping is the best thing to do here while cooking your own BBQ and seeing camels go bye (very safe) in day light you will see a lot of drivers showing off their driving skills by climbing up the desert mountains up and down (keep your distance).
If you are not a camper then there are also ready made camp sites at different cost starting from affordable prices like $50 to about $250.
You can also organise dune bashing trip for about $50 per car where the driver will take you inside the empty desert and enjoy amazing views
Bidiyah
If you want to enjoy the desert experiments then this is the perfect place. It is two hours away from Muscat. You will need a 4x4 car.
Camping is the best thing to do here while cooking your own BBQ and seeing camels go bye (very safe) in day light you will see a lot of drivers showing off their driving skills by climbing up the desert mountains up and down (keep your distance).
If you are not a camper then there are also ready made camp sites at different cost starting from affordable prices like $50 to about $250.
You can also organise dune bashing trip for about $50 per car where the driver will take you inside the empty desert and enjoy amazing views
This place is about 1:30 hrs from Muscat, not far from the Turtle sanctuary Ras Al Jinz. So you can plan a day in Sur where you can visit traditional boat factory. Take a ride on a speed boat to see the place. Visit the port. The area is beautiful with nice quiet beaches where you can camp at Ras Al Hadd for example
Sur
This place is about 1:30 hrs from Muscat, not far from the Turtle sanctuary Ras Al Jinz. So you can plan a day in Sur where you can visit traditional boat factory. Take a ride on a speed boat to see the place. Visit the port. The area is beautiful with nice quiet beaches where you can camp at Ras Al Hadd for example
Tipps für Reisende
So kannst du sparen
The best way to enjoy Oman is by renting a car.
The best way to enjoy Oman is by renting a car. Taxi very expensive and the public buses won’t take you to all places you need.
Bräuche und Kultur
Shaking hands
Oman has a rich culture blend with modern life. Omanis are very welcoming and friendly you will see it for yourself 😊 things to consider: always greet people with (Salam aleikum) it’s a nice gesture. Never shake a woman’s hand unless she put her hand forward first. Wearing desent and modest clothes will show respect however you can wear what you want
Was einpacken?
Cheap
Oman is cheap so no need to pack much as you can get everything you need here, there are local shops and also big malls with international brands
Nicht verpassen
Local food
You must try the local food like Harees, Qabooli, some swahili (African) food. We have a lot of swahili influence and many people including ME speak the language and that’s because of Oman and Zanzibar history (google it)
Nützliche Sätze
Arabic phrases
Salam aleikum- Peace be upon you. This phrase is used to greet people. Shukran- Thank you
Verkehrsmittel
Rent a car
Rent a car to enjoy Oman public buses won’t take you to all places