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Wadi Madha — Wadi Madha gorge before the mouth of Wadi Half.jpg

Wadis · Musandam

Wadi Madha

وادي مدحه

Photo: Wadi Madha gorge before the mouth of Wadi Half.jpg · IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 5 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Flash floods: never enter a wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in the catchment, even under a clear sky. Water rises fast and there is often no quick way out.
  • Pools can be deep and cold with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
  • Dress modestly on the approach through villages; swimwear only at the pools themselves.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 3 h 48 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 319 km
  • 1 h 34 mfrom Sohar · 122 km
  • 2 h 6 mfrom Al Buraimi · 180 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

Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods).

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

wadi in Oman and UAE

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q128791919

About & Sources Wadi Madha

Wadi Madha is a wadi in Musandam, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "wadi in Oman and UAE". 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: Jabal al Ḩabillih, Wadi Madha Picnic Point and Al Sadha Picnic Point.

At a glance

  • Wadis · Musandam
  • wadi in Oman and UAE
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Wadi Madha — Wadi Madha gorge before the mouth of Wadi Half.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wadi Madha — Wadi Madha - Al Nahwa Cave.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wadi Madha — Wadi Madha - As Saruj Dam.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wadi Madha — West Asia non political with water system.jpg
DEMIS Mapserver, पाटलिपुत्र · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wadi Madha?

Typically October–April for wadis. Cooler months for hiking; pools are swimmable most of the year. Avoid rainy forecasts (flash floods).

How long do I need at Wadi Madha?

2–4 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Wadi Madha?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Wadi Madha?

About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Wadi Madha?

In Musandam (OM-MU), Oman, at 25.2639, 56.3687 — near Jabal al Ḩabillih, Wadi Madha Picnic Point and Al Sadha Picnic Point.

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