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Souqs · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Date Souq
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Before you go
10 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 60 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Sa-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-11:30, 14:00-21:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Toilets 32 m · Parking 80 m · Drinking water 134 m · Food nearby 73 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- 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. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 510 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Photograph people only with permission; dress modestly.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 1 h 43 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 151 km
- 1 h 31 mfrom Ibri · 134 km
- 2 h 5 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 183 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
Mornings and evenings; many stalls close mid-afternoon.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Date Souq
Date Souq is a souq in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-11:30, 14:00-21:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Nizwa Livestock Market, Nizwa Fruit & Vegetable Souk and Sweets & Halwa Souk.
At a glance
- Souqs · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Date Souq?
No — approach is asphalt at 60 m (source: osm).
What are the opening hours at Date Souq?
Sa-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-11:30, 14:00-21:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Date Souq?
Typically October–April for souqs. Mornings and evenings; many stalls close mid-afternoon.
How long do I need at Date Souq?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Date Souq?
Toilets 32 m · Parking 80 m · Drinking water 134 m · Food nearby 73 m (source: osm).
How high is Date Souq?
About 510 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Date Souq?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 22.9314, 57.5322 — near Nizwa Livestock Market, Nizwa Fruit & Vegetable Souk and Sweets & Halwa Souk.
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