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1. Mutrah Souq

Traditional marketMutrah

One of Oman's oldest markets, a maze of covered lanes behind Mutrah Corniche selling frankincense, silver, textiles, spices and khanjars.

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2. Wadi Shab day trip

Wadi hike and swimTiwi (Al Sharqiyah South)

A day trip from Muscat to a limestone canyon near Tiwi, with a short boat crossing, a trail past palm groves and turquoise pools leading to a cave waterfall.

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3. Nizwa Fort and Souq day trip

Historic fort and market day tripNizwa (Al Dakhiliyah)

A day trip inland to Nizwa, the old capital of the interior, to climb the great round tower of its 17th-century fort and browse the souq beside it.

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4. A’Sharqiyah Sands desert trip

Desert safari and campingBidiyah (Ash Sharqiyah North)

A trip from Muscat to the dunes of A'Sharqiyah Sands, the desert once known as the Wahiba Sands, for dune drives, camel treks and a night in a desert camp.

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5. Nakhl Fort day trip

Historic fort day tripNakhal (Al Batinah South)

A half-day or day trip west of Muscat to Nakhl Fort, built on a rocky outcrop above the palm groves of Nakhal with six towers and wide views.

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