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Souqs · Muscat
Mutrah Souq
سوق مطرح
Photo: Mutrah Souq - panoramio.jpg · patano · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
10 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · built-up area: 5 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 Toilets 46 m · Parking 181 m · Drinking water 48 m · Food nearby 63 m · Shop 58 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
- Wheelchair Partly step-free Source: osm
- Elevation 10 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Photograph people only with permission; dress modestly.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 27 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 33 km
- 4 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 4 km
- 2 h 2 mfrom Nizwa · 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 Mutrah Souq
Mutrah Souq is a souq in Muscat, 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: Place & People Museum, Bait Al Baranda Museum and Jabal Maţraḩ.
At a glance
- Souqs · Muscat
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Mutrah Souq?
No — built-up area: 5 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Mutrah Souq?
Typically October–April for souqs. Mornings and evenings; many stalls close mid-afternoon.
How long do I need at Mutrah Souq?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Mutrah Souq?
Toilets 46 m · Parking 181 m · Drinking water 48 m · Food nearby 63 m · Shop 58 m (source: osm).
How high is Mutrah Souq?
About 10 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Mutrah Souq?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.6193, 58.5638 — near Place & People Museum, Bait Al Baranda Museum and Jabal Maţraḩ.
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