Nizwa

Only the Omani currency is accepted in Nizwa. You can alternatively pay through debit/credit cards. All major cards are recognized (Mastercard, VISA)

The best places to exchange money is at the Oman UAE exchange centres. Additionally, you will also find centres on your way from Muscat to Nizwa as well as in Nizwa itself.

At Nizwa, you will probably spend around OMR 30 per day.

The locals dress in dishdashas and abayas, staying true to their religion and culture. As a sign of respect, tourists should wear clothing which covers shoulders and knees. Tipping is not common in Nizwa and therefore not expected. If you want, you could round up to the next rial. Another common custom in Oman is to use your right hand when eating and drinking as the left hand is seen as unclean.

In the 6th and 7th century, Nizwa was the capital of Oman. It was one of the first cities in Oman to convert to the Islamic religion. For centuries it was very unwelcoming and hostile to outsiders. However, since the 1970s, it has become a lot more modernized and hospitable to tourists and foreigners.

Due to the conservative nature of the city and Oman in general, the nightlife is not very popular. However, most hotels have an alcohol license and therefore have bars in their buildings. A few hotels with bars in Nizwa are Golden Tulip, Majan Guest House and Safari Hotel.

Nizwa is known for its handcrafted silver daggers. You can find these souveniers at the Nizwa Souq but bear in mind that you will have to bargain really well. There are also many rare and unique antiques you can find at the souq. Nizwa souq also has a vast collection of pottery. You could also go shopping at the Nizwa Mall.

The best time to visit Nizwa is anytime between September to March. March-May is the spring season in Oman, and the temperature range is from 43°C and 31°C with no rainfall. March is one of the busiest times in Oman and hence, you need to book your holiday beforehand if you are planning to visit Nizwa during March. The winter season of Nizwa is between October and March. During this time, temperatures vary between 24-26 degree Celcius. Sometimes it rains during the winter, but typically precipitation levels are low in Nizwa. June-August, the summer months are scorching and arid with temperatures touching 50-degree Celsius. Tourism is the slowest due to the uncomfortable weather conditions. Also, there’s no rainfall during this time in Oman. September-November is humid and windy, and hence, several travellers can be seen having a good time in Nizwa during the fall season. The daily temperature highs range between 41°C and 29°C. December and January are the busiest in Nizwa. The average temperature stays between 31°C and 25°C. Also, this is the busiest time in Oman so, you need to plan your itinerary to ignore last-minute price surge.
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Untouched by outside influences, the local food thrives in this small town. The best Omani food is found at Bin Ateeq Restaurant in Nizwa. A popular dish among tourists here is shark meat with coconut milk and rice. At Bin Ateeq, you will enjoy your food in Omani style: in "majilis" (sitting rooms), on the ground. Another restaurant you can go to enjoy Omani food is the Marsa Alsaiyaad Fish and Seafood. You will have to wait 30 minutes as they will be cooking fresh fish. You should also try various meat skewers you can buy at the souqs; these are very popular in Nizwa. At the souq, there are a variety of spices that you can buy such as saffron, chillies, turmeric, etc.
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In order to reach Nizwa, you will have to fly into Muscat and then either drive or take a bus to Nizwa
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The top things to do in Nizwa are Jebel Akhdar, Nizwa Fort, Jabreen Castle, Tanuf Ruins, Nizwa Souq, Wadi Ghul. You can see all the places to visit in Nizwa here

The top places near to Nizwa are Muscat which is 115 km from Nizwa, Bahla which is located 22 km from Nizwa, Barka which is located 93 km from Nizwa, Dubai which is located 343 km from Nizwa, Al suwaiq which is located 105 km from Nizwa