Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque
oldest mosque in Oman
Forts & Castles · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Fort Samail
حصن سمائل
Before you go
Facts not yet verified- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- 4x4 needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Entry fee Unconfirmed — check locally
- Time needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Difficulty Unconfirmed — check locally
- Family friendly Unconfirmed — check locally
6 more facts not yet verified
- Opening hours Unconfirmed — check locally
- Facilities Unconfirmed — check locally
- Drones Unconfirmed — check locally
- Dress Unconfirmed — check locally
- Wheelchair Unconfirmed — check locally
- Elevation Unconfirmed — check locally
Safety notes
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
mountain in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q31728268
About Fort Samail
Fort Samail is a fort in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "mountain in Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman), Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque and Mazin bin Ghadobah Mosque.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- mountain in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 4 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Fort Samail?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Fort Samail?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
When is the best time to visit Fort Samail?
Typically October–April for forts & Castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
Where is Fort Samail?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.3108, 57.9981 — near Tomb of Mazin Bin Ghadooba (The First Muslim in Oman), Mazin Bin Ghadoubah Mosque and Mazin bin Ghadobah Mosque.
Experiences here
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Nearby places
More in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah →Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.