Dhofar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
governorate in the Sultanate of Oman
About Dhofar
Dhofar is a rugged, sparsely-inhabited region encompassing both extremely arid desert and verdantly tropical wadis. The Dhofar Mountains run parallel to the coastline and attract thekhareef(southwest monsoon) from the Indian Ocean, resulting in cool, wet summers from June to September and transforming the landscape into a verdant paradise. The rains do not cross the mountains, though – travel just a short distance to the northwest and you could easily die of thirst. Dhofar also occupies part of theRub al Khali(Empty Quarter), that vast, uninhabited sea of sand which covers a large part of the southern Arabian peninsula. The Dhofari population is comprised of several distinct ethnic groups. These include the nomadic Badawi (Bedu) who live in the interior deserts, the Jebali (Jiballi) who li
Top Attractions in Dhofar
Explore the best things to see and do in Dhofar:
- ★Shisr
- ★The Land of Frankincense Sites
- ★Wadi Dawkah Natural Park
Dhofar Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: