Souks (local markets) of Oman

Visit Oman and enjoy visiting the local markets of Oman, Local market is the English translation of the word souk .souks in Oman is not a place to buy goods when you visit Oman but a meeting points were you can meet your friends in these markets and for trading purpose and getting gossip  ,it is found in every major town in Oman .the experience of hustle and bustle inside the souks will make you put it on your top listed places to visit when you visit Oman .

Oman has large numbers of popular souks ,Mutrah Souk is the most beautiful souk in Oman ,dates back to about 200 years old .it's antiquity increases its beauty and cultural place . The souk has another name among Omani people which is the souk of the darkness duo to the architecture of the place which doesn't allow sun lights during the day, aromatic smells of frankincense, incense and Arabian perfumes are very recognized in Mutrah Souk, the souk is very known for hand crafts like daggers, silverware and traditional cloth, apparel and shoes in addition to Omani Sweets.

the second Souk you can see when you visit Oman is Nizwa Souk ,this expansive souk where Omani people buy meat,fish,spices and incense, it is well known with its silver crafts which is considered the best all over the country .the third souk is Al Hafah Souk  lies in the governorate of Dhofer ,the souk is the best place to buy incense and gum when you visit Oman  not only in Dhofer but in the Sultanate .the souk is known for its textile and clothing ,gold and silver crafts .

The forth Souk is Al Husn Souk which is characterizes by its location in the middle of Dhofer  and its traditional clothing hand craft .the Fifth souk you can visit when you visit Oman is Ibri Souk it is the largest souk in A'Dhahirah Governorate ,the souk is built in the Islamic souks style of architecture it is known for its Gold and Silver shops ,animal shops .the sixth souk is the sinaw souk which is held every Thursday in Al Sharkyia north governorate .this souk usually is crowded due to its cloth proximity to the Badian communities ,they go there to sell their goods and hand crafts ,the souk runs from 6 Am to 1 Pm .

Visit Al Rustaq Souq when you visit Oman because it is one of the most popular souk in the sultanate the souk is known for its traditional goods of silver and black smithing, agriculture crops in addition to a famous courtyard for selling sheep.

Another Souk worth visiting when you visit Oman is Al Mintarib Tuesday Market which is held every Tuesday in el Badiya in the eastern region .this souk traveler will see small treasure of Gold, silver , Dragger ,swords, leather goods ,objects of palm leaves in addition to agriculture, meat and Fish product .the souk opens only on Tuesday from 6 Am to 10 in the morning  .

The last souk you can visit when you visit Oman is the Ibra Wednesday Souk,which is held on Wilayet Ibra in the eastern region, the Souk is very unique as it is for women only. Only women can go there to buy all their needs, it is open from 6 Am to 1 Pm every Wednesday.

All of these different kinds of souks will make the experience of hustle and Bustle in these Souks make you put the visit of Omani Souks (local markets) on your top listed activities when you visit Oman.