Mutrah Market... It is called the Dark Market, but it radiates light and smiles

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Everyone who visits the Sultanate of Oman must visit the popular Muttrah Market. Whoever does not do so is as if he did not visit the Sultanate, because it is one of its most important tourist attractions , even if you do not want to buy anything.

Muttrah Market is the most famous among the popular Omani markets, and its establishment dates back more than two centuries, and therefore it has become a unique shrine for local residents and tourists coming to Muscat and then purchasing some souvenirs such as antiques, artifacts, ornamental materials, incense, and others.

The market embraces old stories and inspires you to take the most beautiful photographs in every corner of its corners, through its winding alleys and narrow passages that are all roofed with wood. There you will feel the darkness of the place, so you know the reason for naming this market as: “Dark Market”, and inside its shops distributed within the alleys, there you will find the smiles of merchants while they are They welcome you to serve you, and you see it shining light in front of their joyful welcome.

Within the market itself, there are a number of historical monuments, including the Al-Lawatia Mosque and Khor Bimba. The market is divided into two parts, the small market and the large market, which is the wholesale market, and in both of them you will find relentless movement and great crowds.

Among the things that tourists want to acquire in addition to the famous Omani incense, there are authentic handicrafts, such as daggers, traditional hand weapons, jewelry and silverware, as well as fabrics, ready-made clothes and shoes.

During social and religious events such as the month of Ramadan , Eid Al-Fitr and Al-Adha, the market increases in joy with people coming from all over the Sultanate, especially with the prices being very reasonable.