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Harat — Harat al-Bilad old town in Wilayat Manah, Oman (19)

Heritage Sites · Ad Dhahirah

Harat

Photo: Harat al-Bilad old town in Wilayat Manah, Oman (19) · Prof. Mortel · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 890 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

  • Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 2 h 47 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 193 km
  • 1 h 4 mfrom Ibri · 61 km
  • 2 h 29 mfrom Sohar · 171 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

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

About & Sources Harat

Harat is a heritage site 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: Jabal Hajir, Jabal Suqur and Jabal al Hallah.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Ad Dhahirah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Harat — Harat al-Bilad old town in Wilayat Manah, Oman (19)
Prof. Mortel · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Harat — Harat al-Bilad old town in Wilayat Manah, Oman (9)
Prof. Mortel · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Harat — Harat al-Bilad old rown in Wilayat Manah, Oman (7)
Prof. Mortel · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Harat?

Typically October–April for heritage sites

How long do I need at Harat?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

How high is Harat?

About 890 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Harat?

In Ad Dhahirah (OM-ZA), Oman, at 23.3764, 56.9655 — near Jabal Hajir, Jabal Suqur and Jabal al Hallah.

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