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"Hajer is a great host to her home country. She's knowledgeable and truly makes you experience the best parts of the city. Hajer really made this a special trip. Thank you for also introducing me to some special treats that now live in my mind rent free. I can't wait to experience another trip with you! Thank you beautiful girl! "

"We had an afternoon trip with Hajer and it was most enjoyable. From the Grand Mosque to the Portuguese forts, from the beach to the Muttrah souk, this was a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting trip. Hajer is an exceptional guide: sensitive to the wishes of the people she is showing around, but also able to come up with an excellent tour which gives you a real flavour of the beautiful city of Muscat. She is intelligent, interesting in her own right and a source of much information. We even finished up at a typical Multan bbq kiosk and enjoyed our mishkak and camel burgers! Lots of lovely touches - a stop for high quality coffee, dates in the car - all added to a great day!"

"We took the five-hour city tour of Muscat with Yousuf, and it was an outstanding experience. Exploring this beautiful city with him was an absolute delight. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide—he was engaging, a fantastic storyteller, and had incredible insights into the history of Oman. Yousuf was also very flexible, happily accommodating changes to our itinerary. At every stop, he shared fascinating details that deepened our understanding of the country and its major attractions. In just a few hours, we learned so much! If you’re looking for an exceptional guide and an unforgettable tour, Yousuf is the perfect choice. We hope to return to Oman and explore the desert with him next time!"

"Thanks to Ali for driving us all the way from Muscat to Wadi Bani Khalid and Wahiba Sands! Ali was very easy-going, kind and friendly, and answered any questions we had about Omani life and culture. We got along well with him and he was flexible to accommodate any special requests."

"We had a fantastic time with Yousuf and I can highly recommend him as a personal guide. He was very entertaining, knowledgeable and took great care of us, considering all personal preferences and needs. He is extremely friendly and easy to talk to. Our trip to Wadi Shab was a delight and a certain highlight of our time in Oman. "

"We had an amazing half-day tour in Muscat with Hajer! She was incredibly friendly, super nice, and made the experience truly enjoyable. We got to see so many beautiful sights around the city, and the visit to the souk was absolutely fabulous. Hajer’s knowledge and warm personality made the tour even more special. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Muscat!"

"We had a superb day out with Yousuf. This tour involves a long drive but well worth seeing. In addition to visiting Wadi Bani Khalid and the Wahiba Sands, we had an unscheduled stop at Yousuf’s family farm where we were treated to ginger tea, cake and fruit and were able to hold their 2 week old baby Arabian gazelle. Lovely! Yousuf was the perfect guide and host for this whole day tour. "

"We had a great time on Hajer’s tour. As well as seeing all the main attractions, she took us to some of her favourite spots in and around Muscat including a lovely local fish restaurant and sweet parlour. Hajer was very knowledgeable and interesting and answered our many questions! Overall, a great way to see Muscat with a super guide and vehicle. "

"Highly enjoyable and informative evening tour of Muscat with Yousaf Ali - exactly what we’d hoped for. Yousaf was great at reading his audience and delivering! We’d already seen a good bit of Muscat by day, and also a trip to Nizwa etc, so we were keen to hear about Oman/Muscat’s history and current affairs, mixed with getting a different view of old Muscat by night. Friendly, enthusiastic and informative, a great evening trip and would highly recommend Yousaf to others (in fact we already did to someone else staying in our hotel!)"

"What a tour! We had a perfect mixture of things to see and do – not too long and not too short. It all started with being picked up at the agreed time at our hotel by Yousuf Alharti who, by the way, reacted very promptly to our request for a very short term booking of the tour the night before. We then rode (in a spacious, airconditioned 4wd) past quaint mountains to our first highlight, Wadi Bani Khalid, where we enjoyed a refreshing swim in turquoise waters surrounded by spectacular rock formations. Next stop: Wahiba Sands. There were dunes as far as the eye could see. After walking around a bit we were treated to a thrilling ride up and down steep dunes (Yousuf is a skilled and carful driver). To top it off, we were privileged to experience true Omani hospitality: after having been shown the traditional irrigation system and old (abandoned) typical Omani houses in Yousuf‘s home village, we were invited to his parents‘ house for coffee, oranges and (homegrown) delicious dates (we were even given dates to take home). Yousuf is a polite, attentive and knowledgeable guide who calmly answers all your questions. We can wholeheartedly recommend the tour and the expert guide Yousuf Alharti. Martin & Caroline from Switzerland"