Nizwa Travel Guide

 chizz Says:  It's nice to take a 1 and a half drive from Muscat to Nizwa to see the town and its fort. See the fish and meat markets as well as the souvenir and antique shops. 

 flynboxes Says:  This is probably the highlight of Nizwa outside of the Souq (in my opinion).It was built in the 17th century by Sultan bin Saif al_yaruba. There is a small admission fee but it is a good place to spend a lazy hour walking around. 

 flynboxes Says:  Nothing too wild like any machine guns but there are a few that might interest someone that is into hunting rifles. 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a big souq (market) in the central town area which consists mainly of the spice souq, fish souq, meat souq, the vegetable souq and the handicrafts souq. The handicraft souq is a good place to get some souvenirs but it is rather touristy and expensive. Try to bargain... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a big souq (market) in the central town area which consists mainly of the spice souq, fish souq, meat souq, the vegetable souq and the handicrafts souq. The meat souq is located at one corner and rather small, basically it sells chickens, beef and mutton. The stall... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a big souq (market) in the central town area which consists mainly of the spice souq, fish souq, meat souq, the vegetable souq and the handicrafts souq. The vegetable souq is rather modern and located in the centre. It also seems to be the biggest souq where... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a big souq (market) in the central town area which consists mainly of the spice souq, fish souq, meat souq, the vegetable souq and the handicrafts souq. The fish souq is a must visit as you will witness the locals buying various fishes which were transported from... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a big souq (market) in the central town area which consists mainly of the spice souq, fish souq, meat souq, the vegetable souq and the handicrafts souq. The spice souq sells various spices and other grocery items, and it is a very nice experience walking among the... 

 victorwkf Says:  The mosque at Nizwa near to the Nizwa Fort is very impressive and is a landmark in the town. However, you cannot enter unless you are a Muslim, but the view from the outside is already very impressive. 

 victorwkf Says:  Nizwa is a small town with friendly people, so it is alright to walk around the town and experience the daily life of the people. However, ladies travellers may get some stares from the men because of the Islamic culture here. As a general rule, dress appropriately and there... 

 victorwkf Says:  The fort at Nizwa is one of the most famous and impressive fort in Oman and is definitely a must visit when you are in Oman. The fort is conveniently located at the town centre and has a great view of the town and surroundings on top of the tower. There are also lots of... 

 Assenczo Says:  One of the outings in Nizwa should include a visit to the souk and a purchase of some frankinsense if you have not bought tons of it already. 

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 victorwkf Says:  The evening poolside buffet at the Falaj Daris Hotel is very good because of the delicious food and the very nice embiance of the surroundings. This is a must try if you are in Nizwa and will cost you about 4-5 Omani rials per person. 

 victorwkf Says:  When I was at the lobby of the Falaj Daris Hotel where I stayed, I saw this old man and his friend. Apparently, he is a local craftsman and is selling his handicrafts at the lobby. Both of them were very friendly and invited me to join them for a cup of Omani coffee and some... 

 victorwkf Says:  While visiting Nizwa Fort, I met a group of students on an field trip to learn more about the history of Oman. The children were very cute and even posed for this photograph, however the teacher (a lady) was very shy and refused to be in the photo. Generally, ladies in Oman...