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Nizwa Goat Market is a traditional cattle market in Nizwa city, in Al Dakhiliyah region of Oman that occurs every Friday morning! Nizwa Goat Market is technically an extension of the historic and famous Souq Nizwa but is used exclusively for the villagers to sell and barter for goats, sheep, cows and on extremely rare and unusual occasions, a donkey.
Nizwa is the Former Capital of Oman.
4WD Vehicle / Comfortable
Water
Omani Tour Guide English Speaking
Pick - Up and drop off (Muscat area)
Entrance Fee (Nizwa Fort)
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If Pick - Up Point are in the Airport / Port, our guide will be at the Arrival Area / Main Gate of the Port, handling Signing Board with your Name and Company Logo Printed.
Traveler pickup
Seeb Airport, Oman
JHG6+R87, Muscat, Oman
Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman We depart early Morning at 5:30 AM, we drive towards Nizwa we first visit the Friday Cattle Market. Friday sees the ancient Omani capital of Nizwa come to life for the weekly livestock market where farmers and traders arrive from as far afield as Salalah with their animals to barter and trade at one of the finest traditional markets in the Middle East. See a Middle Eastern market operating in much the same way it might have done for centuries, with sheep, goats and cattle all traded alongside local honey and dates. 120 minutes
Nizwa Souk, Nizwa, Oman Next is the large Nizwa Souq, a local marketplace that offers a variety of goods including jewelry, pottery, fish, and meats. 60 minutes
Nizwa Fort Oman, Nizwa, Oman The next we will visit to the famous Nizwa Fortress. The fort is a museum that showcases the history of the fort and surrounding area. Walking through the fortress you get to see amazing views of the ancient town and the nearby mountains. This impressive fortress was a base used in the military to hold off the hardest attacks and sieges. 60 minutes
Birkat Al Mouz Ruins, Nizwa, Oman The list goes on! After, we drive to the foot of Jebel Akhdar, an old village called Birkat Al Mauz, 20 minutes
Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman, Sayq, Oman Then after visit the Irrigation System of Al Kattmyn, one of the 5 irrigation system heritage by UNESCO. 20 minutes
Jebel Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman From there we go up to Jebel Akhdar. Also known as the Green Mountain, Jebel Akhdar houses many fruit plantations and rose gardens. Take the time to walk through the hills and cherish the valley views. There is a lot Jebel Akhdar has to offer. 180 minutes
Jebel Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman Then next is Dianna's Viewpoint, the rim of the cliff here, with its celebrated panoramic view of the farmed terraces below, has a royal connection. Diana, Princess of Wales, enjoyed this spot on a royal visit to Oman with the future British king in 1986. The tourist office receives numerous enquiries about the location, a point not lost on two neighboring hotels that both encircle a potential viewpoint. They may be capitalizing on Diana's memory, but this doesn't detract from the spectacular vista. then drive back to Muscat. 20 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
vinamaed
09 Jun 2023
We want to witness the friday cattle market in Nizwa. We went very early to nizwa, we reach there on time. And the Omanis strt selling their goats to other omanis. Witnessing this kind of live selling was incredible. Then after we visited as well the birkat al mouz and irrigation system of Al Kattmyn, then lastly the Jebel Akhdar. We really enjoyed our tour with Majid. I would highly recommend this tour.
E4918DNrebeccam
26 May 2023
We went early morning in Nizwa to witness the selling of goats. To then after our time in Nizwa we visited the green mountain of Oman the Jebel Akhdar. I was amazed by the beautiful landscape and spectacular views above the mountain. We enjoyed our trip. Thank Ahmad for this amazing trip. Highly recommend this tour.
uap0
19 May 2023
We early morning to Nizwa to witness the Friday Cattle Market. And it was amazing how the Omani selling the live cows, goat etc. this is the highlights of our trip. Our guide Mohammed was kind and knowledgeable about the places that we visited. Thank Mohammed, highly recommended this trip!
This tour in
Muscat
is organized by
Oman Landscape Tours
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