Caves & Sinkholes · Ash Sharqiyah
Moqul cave
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Entry fee Free Source: osm
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — dark, damp and uneven underfoot Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Older children — dark and slippery 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. Closed shoes with grip and one warm layer; caves stay cool. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 720 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Sinkholes and caves have sudden drops and unstable edges; stay behind barriers and do not enter unlit passages without a guide.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 51 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 230 km
- 54 mfrom Bidiyah (Wahiba gateway) · 48 km
- 1 h 37 mfrom Sur · 78 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- J
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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 Moqul cave
Moqul cave is a cave or sinkhole in Ash Sharqiyah, Oman. Practical notes from open data: entry is recorded as free; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Hawer and beehave_grave.
At a glance
- Caves & Sinkholes · Ash Sharqiyah
- Free entry (OSM)
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee at Moqul cave?
No — entry is recorded as free (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Moqul cave?
Typically October–April for caves & sinkholes
How long do I need at Moqul cave?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Moqul cave?
About 720 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Moqul cave?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SS), Oman, at 22.6238, 59.0968 — near Wadi Bani Khalid, Wadi Hawer and beehave_grave.
Who can take you there
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