Thursday, April 17: Depart after class for Nizwa. Attend a cooking workshop at Meeshan Show Kitchen and stay overnight in Nizwa’s old Souq.

Friday, April 18: Visit the Friday Souq in the morning (cattle, produce, crafts) and Nizwa Fort. Attend Friday prayer at the historic mosque. After lunch, visit the Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah. Continue to Wahiba Sands for dune bashing (optional), sunset views, and a night at Sama Al Wasil desert camp under the stars.

Saturday, April 19: Explore the desert and visit Wadi Bani Khalid starting at 8:30 AM.