Wadi Dawkah Frankincense Park
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A frankincense tree reserve within the 'Land of Frankincense' World Heritage site. Thousands of wild frankincense trees are scattered across a semi-desert valley.
Wadi Dawkah lies in semi-desert hills about 40 km north of Salalah. It is part of the 'Land of Frankincense' World Heritage site, and its reserve holds thousands of frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra). The site is fenced, with walking paths and information boards. The trees are low and many-branched, and when the bark is cut, a milky resin oozes out, which hardens into frankincense once dried. Entry to the site is free. The drive via the Salalah–Thumrait road takes about 40 minutes. There's no shade, and midday in summer is scorching, so please do not cut the trees to collect resin yourself.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Job's Tomb (Nabi Ayoub)
- Ayn Razat
- Tomb of Nabi Imran
- Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah
- Al Haffa Souq
- Al Baleed Archaeological Park & Museum of the Frankincense Land
- Ayn Hamran
- Ayn Athum