Souqs · Musandam
Fish market
سوق السمك
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · built-up area: 2 kinds of facility mapped within 300 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
- Facilities Parking 95 m · Fuel 34 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 1 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · 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?
- 4 h 33 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 376 km
- 2 h 20 mfrom Khasab · 161 km
- 2 h 20 mfrom Sohar · 179 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 Fish market
Fish market is a souq in Musandam, 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: Diba al Bay'ah Fort, Wādī Khabb Shamsī and Zighy Bay Marina.
At a glance
- Souqs · Musandam
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Fish market?
No — built-up area: 2 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Fish market?
Typically October–April for souqs. Mornings and evenings; many stalls close mid-afternoon.
How long do I need at Fish market?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Fish market?
Parking 95 m · Fuel 34 m (source: osm).
How high is Fish market?
About 1 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Fish market?
In Musandam (OM-MU), Oman, at 25.6506, 56.2690 — near Diba al Bay'ah Fort, Wādī Khabb Shamsī and Zighy Bay Marina.
Who can take you there
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