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WADI BANI AWF: MOST DIFFICULT ROAD in the Middle East?
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This episode of Got2Go’s Oman Overland series follows a motorcycle journey through Wadi Bani Awf, a 72-kilometre off-road route in Oman. The ride moves from paved road to steep dirt switchbacks, with stops in Bilad Sayt and at Nakhal Fort.
About this film
Part of a 2,500-kilometre motorcycle road trip through Oman, the film focuses on the demanding passage through Wadi Bani Awf. Its route takes in rough cliffs, steep roads and deep canyons, making the terrain itself central to the journey. The trip took place during February and March 2022. The film also includes a descent from Jebel Shams, identified in the description as Oman’s highest mountain, before the ride through the wadi begins.
The journey
After preparing for the crossing, the rider starts on pavement before tackling the dirt switchbacks of Wadi Bani Awf. The route reaches Bilad Sayt and the famous Snake Canyon, then returns to asphalt. Nakhal Fort provides a final stop in the episode. The changing road surface and steep descent give the film a clear riding focus, while the villages and canyon mark key points along the way.
What to expect
- A 72-kilometre off-road ride through Wadi Bani Awf.
- Steep dirt switchbacks and a descent from Jebel Shams.
- Stops at Bilad Sayt, Snake Canyon and Nakhal Fort.
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