Wadi Darbat
Water, reeds and grazing camels — the easiest place to understand the khareef.
Oman
Salalah
Dhofar’s green season, monsoon mist and a coastline that feels nothing like the Gulf.
For a few months each year, Salalah turns green. The khareef brings mist, waterfalls and a cool wind, and the drive between the mountains and the coast becomes the point of the trip.
Worth seeing
Al Mughsail
Cliffs, blowholes and a long beach road. Go in the late afternoon when the light softens.
Before you go
Mountain roads can be slippery in the mist. Drive slowly, keep to marked viewpoints, and carry a light rain jacket.
- A light waterproof layer, insect repellent and shoes with grip. Book accommodation early during khareef.
Salalah
