Morning Visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
We will pick up your group from their accommodation in the morning. On the way to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, we will remind everyone about the strict tourist hours, which are 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM from Saturday to Thursday. At the entrance gates, we will do a quick clothing check. Men must have their shoulders and knees covered. Women must wear loose clothing that covers their arms and ankles, and they must wear a headscarf.
Once inside, we will go straight to the main prayer hall before it gets too crowded. Inside, your group will see the famous 8-tonne Swarovski crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling and walk on the massive hand-woven Persian carpet. Next, we will walk through the beautiful outdoor courtyards to see the five tall minarets and the grand sandstone buildings. There will be plenty of time for your guests to take photos in the lovely gardens. Before we leave, we will take the group to the Islamic Information Centre. Here, they can try traditional Omani coffee (kahwa) and fresh dates for free. Finally, we will gather everyone and drive them comfortably back to their accommodation before the afternoon heat.
