Forts & Castles · Ad Dhahirah
Aswad Castle
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Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 730 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
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 58 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 202 km
- 52 mfrom Ibri · 50 km
- 2 h 17 mfrom Sohar · 160 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Aswad Castle
Aswad Castle is a fort in Ad Dhahirah, 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: Maqniyat Wadi, Jabal Sadadib and Jabal Suqur.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Ad Dhahirah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aswad Castle?
Typically October–April for forts & castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
How long do I need at Aswad Castle?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Aswad Castle?
About 730 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Aswad Castle?
In Ad Dhahirah (OM-ZA), Oman, at 23.3753, 56.8866 — near Maqniyat Wadi, Jabal Sadadib and Jabal Suqur.
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