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Step outside the fort to explore Nizwa's historic trading center.
Nizwa Fort sits next to an extensive date palm oasis and a major traditional marketplace. This area remains an active trading hub for the region.
You can buy local crafts, spices, and agricultural goods here. If you visit on a Friday, arrive early to see the weekly livestock auction.
45 minsCash recommended
This restored traditional marketplace sits directly outside the fort walls. Vendors sell local crafts, spices, pottery, and silver daggers known as khanjars. Stop by the specialized date hall to taste and purchase different varieties of locally grown dates.
1 hourFridays by 7:00 AM
Bedouin farmers trade goats, sheep, and cattle in a circular arena during this weekly traditional auction. The active event has taken place for centuries. You must arrive by 7:00 AM on Fridays to see the market before exploring the fort.
