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Two years ago, I hung up my surgeon’s gloves and followed my passion to become a tour guide in Oman. Since then, I have primarily welcomed French clients and had the pleasure of working with...

Tucked away in the heart of Oman, Jabal Akhdar is a stunning destination bursting with natural beauty. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to explore a remarkable wadi that begins in the village of...

One of my favourite canyons is Wadi Fins, which originates in the mountains near the village of Qarran. It flows downstream, passing in front of the impressive Al Tri resurgence that drains water from...

A couple of years ago, two fellow French canyoners, Guillaume and François, came to Oman for the third time to explore new wadis in “Amazing Oman.”I joined them when they explored and opened...

In February 2020, just before the COVID-19 lockdown, two experienced canyoners from France travelled to Oman to immerse themselves in the distinct beauty of its wadis. This was not their first visit...

In March 2016, Pierre Petit and his team returned from France to Oman to complete the filming of a documentary I produced, with the support of the Ministry of Information, showcasing the natural...

Last week, my family and I decided to spend a day out with my cousin Omar, who was visiting us from Riyadh for five days. We chose to explore Wadi Dayqah, a location that holds a special place in my...

Last Friday, after a relatively short night, I was ready, waiting for Rami and Jenny, two friends canyoners, to pick me up and go to cross a pretty easy and short canyon close to Fins. After about an...

In the summer of 2022, an incredible opportunity arose when adventurer and filmmaker Reza Pakravan approached me to assist in producing a documentary series about Oman. The series, Hidden Frontiers...

Following our canyoning trips in Wadi Bani Awf and Wadi Bani Kharus, we decided, with Pierre and Solal, to visit Wadi Shab Wadi Taab, Wadi Al Hail in eastern Hajar and Bandar al Khiran. We also...

Last April, my French friend Pierre Petit returned to Oman for the first time in seven years since attending the launch of my film ‘Adventure has an Address, Oman’.Between 2016 and 2017, Pierre...

It was last year when Marianne Tames-Demauras, an archeologist, sent me a message asking if I was interested in participating in a National Geographic episode on Oman for the series “Lost cities...

Having completed my solo exploration of both ends of Wadi Taysaa, the time had come to orchestrate a comprehensive crossing of the canyon. In February of 2023, my French companions, a group of...

In the sequel to our exploration of Yiqa's wadi, embarking from the serene Aaqabal al Mashbek, we delved into the wonders of wadi Taysaa, commencing our adventure from the picturesque village of Jamma...

A few months ago, a seasoned team of French canyon explorers, driven by their passion for discovery, returned to the Sultanate of Oman for the fourth time. Their mission was to embark on the inaugural...

The sound of hammers on teak and the whiff of coconut oil invade the senses when visiting Sur, the same way they did for visitors to the Omani coastal town centuries ago. The sounds and smells come...

Bahla, one of Oman’s oldest oasis towns, and once the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is home to many myths and legends of magic. A mysterious aura surrounds the walled city, a sign many say...