Jabal Akhdar is a mountainous region located approximately 2 hours' drive from Muscat. It's a magnificent place, between mountains and greenery, where the sun and the heat seem to have spared cultivation and vegetation.

Jabal Akhdar: the green mountains of Oman

Nizwa is one of the largest cities in the country. During your visit to Oman, don't miss out on this city packed with history and the centre of numerous activities.

Nizwa: the capital of central Oman

Salalah is the most important town in the Dhofar region, located in the south of Oman. It's a town full of resources, such as its industrial port and its frankincense supplies. Travellers can discover culture and the frankincense harvest there, beautiful buildings and even scuba dive.

Salalah, capital of Dhofar

Sur is a coastal city to the southeast of Muscat.
 It's one of the country's most important cities and an industrial hub.


Sur - the capital of dhow production - and its surrounds


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Khasab is the only city in the Omani enclave of Musandam. It's the necessary crossing point to discover the "fjords" of Musandam.

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Khasab is the principal city of the Musandam peninsula, an Omani enclave in emirati territory. Although the fort built by the Portuguese in the 17th century is the only monument to visit, Khasab is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor activities. In fact, it’s the necessary crossing point to visit the peninsula's "fjords." Local agencies organize 1- or 2-day excursions by dhow to discover them. It is also possible to watch dolphins, by going diving or on an excursion (on foot or in a 4 x 4) in the city's surrounding areas. Unless you're on a several-day-long trek, I advise you to stay no more than 2 days in Khasab, because apart from sports activities, there is nothing else to do.

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