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Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah

Manzifat

قرية المنزفة القديمة

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Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · built-up area: 3 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 — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Toilets 16 m · Parking 37 m · Food nearby 106 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 430 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

  • 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?

  • 1 h 50 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 151 km
  • 38 mfrom Bidiyah (Wahiba gateway) · 44 km
  • 1 h 46 mfrom Sur · 149 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 Manzifat

Manzifat is a heritage site in Ash Sharqiyah, 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: Ladies Market, Safari World and Ibra Park.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Manzifat?

No — built-up area: 3 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Manzifat?

Typically October–April for heritage sites

How long do I need at Manzifat?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Manzifat?

Toilets 16 m · Parking 37 m · Food nearby 106 m (source: osm).

How high is Manzifat?

About 430 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Manzifat?

In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SS), Oman, at 22.6864, 58.5326 — near Ladies Market, Safari World and Ibra Park.

Who can take you there

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