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Tours & Tour Guides in Al Hamra (Ad Dakhiliyah), Oman
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Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Al Hamra is a city in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman.
Overview
Al Hamra is one of Oman's oldest and best-preserved towns, in Ad Dakhiliyah, with rows of 400-year-old mud-brick houses at the foot of Jebel Shams. Nearby is the terraced mountain village of Misfat Al Abriyeen, and the town is a gateway to Oman's Grand Canyon.
Best for
- Historic mud-brick old town - Bait Al Safah living museum - Misfat Al Abriyeen terraced village - Gateway to Jebel Shams - Al Hoota Cave nearby
Best time to visit
October to April (cool and clear for the old town and mountains)
Getting there
About 2.5 hours by car from Muscat, and around 45 minutes from Nizwa.
Local tips
Wander Misfat Al Abriyeen's shaded falaj lanes on foot. A 4WD is needed to continue up to Jebel Shams.
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October to April (cool and clear for the old town and mountains)