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Wildlife & Reserves · Muscat

Al Qurm Nature Reserve

محمية القرم الطبيعية

Photo: Al-Qurm Wetlands.jpg · Albinfo · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
  • Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 6 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Keep distance from wildlife, no feeding, no drones over reserves unless permitted, and follow the reserve's own rules.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 21 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 23 km
  • 16 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 15 km
  • 1 h 56 mfrom Nizwa · 169 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

estuary and protected area in Muscat, Oman

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q111950451

About & Sources Al Qurm Nature Reserve

Al Qurm Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "estuary and protected area in Muscat, Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Qurum Beach, Children's Museum and Fun zone.

At a glance

  • Wildlife & Reserves · Muscat
  • estuary and protected area in Muscat, Oman
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al Qurm Nature Reserve?

Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Turtle nesting peaks in summer at Ras Al Jinz — the exception to the cool-season rule.

How long do I need at Al Qurm Nature Reserve?

2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).

How high is Al Qurm Nature Reserve?

About 6 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Al Qurm Nature Reserve?

In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6212, 58.4787 — near Qurum Beach, Children's Museum and Fun zone.

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