Oman is full of surprises for the visitors who travel to see its beauty and experience its rich culture. A must-visit attraction when you’re in Oman is undoubtedly the Wahiba Sands desert. Here’s your guide to explore the dunes and the villages around.
Location
The desert is located only two hours away from Muscat where the best hotels in Oman are located, including options such as Al Fajaj Hotel. You can find some traditional Omani towns down the road too, where you can witness the rich local culture.
Activities
You can engage in a wide range of fun activities in the Wahiba Sands desert, including sunset drives, trekking, camel riding, and quad biking. The sunsets in the desert and glorious, and you will rarely encounter a more breathtaking view of the dunes and the blood-red sun. There is also a Deserts Night Camp where you can try sandboarding.
Villages and forts
The traditional Omani villages and towns have their very own forts, similar in colour to the dunes in appearance. Al Kamil, Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, and Jalan Bani Bu Ali are some of the popular forts. The access to the Wahiba Sands deserts also falls through two forts namely Al Mintarib, and Al Wasil, Don’t forget to pay a visit to the ever-so-popular souk at the Ibra town close by, where you can treat yourself to some mouthwatering Halwa delicacies!