13/07/2026
If someone had shown me these photos without telling me where they were taken, Oman probably wouldn’t have been my first guess.
As we drove through Jabal Akhdar, every turn revealed another canyon, another mountain village, and another view that made us pull over. It was so different from what we imagined before arriving.
We stayed overnight, and looking back, it was one of the best decisions we made. Waking up to the cool mountain air and exploring the area at a slower pace made us appreciate this place even more.
If you’re planning a trip to Oman, don’t rush through Jabal Akhdar.
📍 A 4WD is required beyond the checkpoint.
🌡️ It’s much cooler than Muscat, so pack an extra layer.
🌄 Stay at least one night if you can—the experience is completely different once the day-trippers leave.
Save this for your Oman itinerary, and let me know… did you know Oman had landscapes like this? 🇴🇲
📷 .france