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Al Ḩamrā’ Holidays

Al Hamra is a small town built in the earth, located at the foot of the Jebel Shams, the tallest mountain in Oman.

Visit Al Ḩamrā’

Hiking / Trekking
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Mountain

Al Ḩamrā’: How to get there?

A 2 1/2 hour drive from Muscat

Al Ḩamrā’: See when to go?

From mid-October through mid-March

Al Ḩamrā’: For how long?

One day

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Al Ḩamrā’: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

Al Hamra is a small town built in the earth, located at the foot of the Jebel Shams, the tallest mountain in Oman.

My suggestion

Al Hamra's old town, composed of abandoned earthen houses, is really worth a look. To get a better impression of the special atmosphere that prevails there, it's better to go early in the morning or at sunset.

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