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Cliffs of Mughsayl
Photo: Mughsayl Dhofar Oman.jpg · StellarD · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 30–60 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy on arrival — the road to it can be the hard part Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — edges are rarely fenced 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. A wind layer. It is cooler and much windier at the edge. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 8 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
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 36 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 46 km
- 34 mfrom Salalah · 46 km
- 8 h 17 mfrom Duqm · 731 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 hotKhareef
Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Cliffs of Mughsayl
Cliffs of Mughsayl is a viewpoint in Dhofar & Salalah, 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; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Blowholes, Mughsyl bay view and Archeo.
At a glance
- Viewpoints · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cliffs of Mughsayl?
Typically October–April for viewpoints. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Cliffs of Mughsayl?
30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Cliffs of Mughsayl?
About 8 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Cliffs of Mughsayl?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 16.8751, 53.7650 — near Blowholes, Mughsyl bay view and Archeo.
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