Al Ashkharah Beach — Beach in Al Sharqiyah, Oman

About Al Ashkharah Beach

A long sandy beach in the small coastal town of Al Ashkharah at the edge of the Wahiba Sands desert, where the sand dunes of the Empty Quarter meet the Arabian Sea. Popular for camping, fishing and the extraordinary desert-meets-sea scenery.

Al Ashkharah is one of Oman's most dramatic geographical settings — behind the beach lie the vast orange dunes of Wahiba. On a clear day you can see the dunes rolling to the water's edge.

Highlights

Wahiba Sands dunes meet the sea

12 km of open beach

Outstanding camping location

Extraordinary desert-sea scenery

Best time to visit

Best

Okay

Avoid

This month

Wildlife you might see

🦅Seabirds

🐢Sea turtles

🐟Fish

Facilities

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Limited parking

Location

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Getting there

From Muscat take Route 23 south, then continue past Sur approximately 420 km total. Al Ashkharah is a small town at the end of the coastal road.

420 km from Muscat (~5 hrs)

Tips before you go

One of Oman's great road-trip destinations — the journey is part of the experience

Camp overnight to see the Milky Way with no light pollution

Combine with a Wahiba Sands desert camp inland

Carry extra fuel and water — very remote with limited services

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Ready to visit Al Ashkharah Beach?

Free entry — no booking needed.
Check tide times and bring plenty of water.

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