Exploring Oman

Mutrah Souq & Corniche, Oman

Mutrah Souq & Corniche

Old Muscat, best at dusk.

The corniche at golden hour, then straight into the souq, frankincense, silver, textiles, and the smell of oud in every alley. It's touristy and it's still good; you just have to haggle.

Best forSouq / sunset / your first evening
Time needed2–3 hrs
Souq hours~9am–1pm & 5–9pm (roughly)
VehicleAny car / taxi
EntryFree

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