Is one week enough for Oman?
Yes, one week is enough for a strong Oman trip, but not for all of Oman. Keep it to Muscat, Nizwa, the mountains, a wadi and perhaps one desert night; let the south and far north go unless you have more time.
Answer
Seven days in Oman can feel generous if you keep the geography honest. A northern loop gives you the country’s main rhythm: Muscat’s coast and souq, Nizwa’s inland base, mountain air, wadi water and a desert night if the logistics work. What does not work is treating Salalah or Musandam as harmless extras. Both can be wonderful, but they change the trip from a clean loop into a distance problem. The mistake is not ambition; it is making every day answer to the car.