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Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah

Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)

قبر الصحابي مازن بن غضوبة

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Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 143 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 Parking 297 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 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

  • 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?

  • 51 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 69 km
  • 1 h 6 mfrom Nizwa · 93 km
  • 1 h 12 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 101 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 Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)

Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman) is a heritage site in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, 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: Fort Samail, Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque and Jabal Shaq.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)?

No — approach is asphalt at 143 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)?

Typically October–April for heritage sites

How long do I need at Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)?

Parking 297 m (source: osm).

How high is Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)?

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

Where is Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman)?

In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.3114, 57.9953 — near Fort Samail, Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque and Jabal Shaq.

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