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Forts & Castles · Ad Dhahirah

Ibri Fort

حصن عبري

Photo: File:Ibri, Oman (2013).jpg · J. R. Schmid · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 46 m
  • 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
  • Facilities Parking 66 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 360 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

  • 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?

  • 3 hfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 267 km
  • 4 mfrom Ibri · 2 km
  • 1 h 38 mfrom Nizwa · 136 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

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 Ibri Fort

Ibri Fort 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: Al Rayba Farm, Al Rabia Farm and Jabal Kawas.

At a glance

  • Forts & Castles · Ad Dhahirah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Ibri Fort?

No — approach is asphalt at 46 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Ibri Fort?

Typically October–April for forts & castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.

How long do I need at Ibri Fort?

45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Ibri Fort?

Parking 66 m (source: osm).

How high is Ibri Fort?

About 360 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Ibri Fort?

In Ad Dhahirah (OM-ZA), Oman, at 23.2369, 56.5061 — near Al Rayba Farm, Al Rabia Farm and Jabal Kawas.

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