Khasab Travel Information and Travel Guide - Oman

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Introducing Khasab

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The capital of the province is small but far from sleepy. Its souq resounds to a babble of different languages, including Kumzari, and its harbour bursts with activity, much of it involving the smuggling of US cigarettes to Iran in return for goats. The smugglers are mostly Iranian and are distinguished by their souped-up fibreglass boats with outboard motors and their lusty moustaches. They bring money and character into town, so no-one seems in a hurry to get rid of them; besides, piracy has been a tradition in these parts for well over 200 years and locals respect a good piece of tradition.