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Zekreet Fort Tour: Explore Qatar's West Coast Beauty
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21 Ratings
Ash-Shahaniyah
Explore Zekreet’s 18th-century fort, stunning dunes, and Richard Serra’s sculpture. Discover limestone rocks and wildlife on Qatar’s West Coast tour.
Explore Zekreet’s 18th-century fort, stunning dunes, and Richard Serra’s sculpture. Discover limestone rocks and wildlife on Qatar’s West Coast tour.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - Remote-controlled, toddler-sized robot jockeys, clothed in colourful racing silks delight locals and tourists, as they ride the lanky mammals across the sandy track. Racing camels can run at speeds of up to 40 mph in short sprints and may continue at 30 mph for as long as an hour. The operator applies the whip antenna,…
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - Remote-controlled, toddler-sized robot jockeys, clothed in colourful racing silks delight locals and tourists, as they ride the lanky mammals across the sandy track. Racing camels can run at speeds of up to 40 mph in short sprints and may continue at 30 mph for as long as an hour. The operator applies the whip antenna, commands the jockey to pull on the reins, and shouts encouragement to the camel via a built-in speaker.
- Zekreet Fort Ruins - The crumbling ruins of Zekreet Fort appear to be ancient, but the site was built only 200 years ago, perhaps by the pirate leader, Raḥmah ibn Jābir al-Jalāhimah. It was used for just a decade or two. Visit Zekreet Fort to see how Qatar’s sun, sand, winds and occasional rains have reduced the structure to an outline of the former fortification. Walk around the fort’s typical square shape. Note its corner towers including three circular in shape and one square.
- EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra - THIS BREATHTAKING SCULPTURE IN THE BROUQ NATURE RESERVE SPANS OVER A KILOMETRE AND COMPRISES FOUR STEEL PLATES, EACH OVER FOURTEEN METRES IN HEIGHT. TO GUARANTEE PERFECT ALIGNMENT, SERRA EXAMINED THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LAND AND BEAUTIFULLY ENHANCED THE VAST, DESOLATE SPACE IN THE HEART OF THE DESERT. THE RESULT IS SPECTACULAR AND ALTHOUGH MODERN, TIMELESS.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
The 18th-century charm of the West Coast has been revealed! Zekreet Fort, a historic site, offers breathtaking views amidst the dunes. The unique umbrella-shaped rock is a popular photography subject. A trip to the Zekreet Peninsula promises an exceptional adventure, featuring limestone formations and a renowned wildlife reserve. Relish the journey as you discover Qatar’s west coast.
The 18th-century charm of the West Coast has been revealed! Zekreet Fort, a historic site, offers breathtaking views amidst the dunes. The unique umbrella-shaped rock is a popular photography subject. A trip to the Zekreet Peninsula promises an exceptional adventure, featuring limestone formations and a renowned wildlife reserve. Relish the journey as you discover Qatar’s west coast.
Location
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Lilianacd9477tw
May 21, 2025
West tour with Tariq!❤️ - We happen to have this tour with Tariq and we loved it he's a very knowledgeable about each point of tourism we asking about also very respe full and a very good photographer I was very please because not only I was able to know about culture and the desert monuments but I'm going to have great and beautiful memories with the pic he kindly took.
Thank you or having him in your company Opson Job
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Stephanie_k
May 19, 2025
Great morning trip to western region and Serra sculptures - Booked this trip late the night before and was still able to get picked up at 7am. Very accomodating! the tour was great and the driver let us focus the most time on what we wanted to see, the Richard Serra sculptures. In fact, he even had some amazing ideas for photos and videos to take while we were there.
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Jenny_l
May 9, 2025
A thoroughly enjoyable... - A thoroughly enjoyable tour. Abdul Rehman, is a fun, energetic and knowledgeable tour guide. He provided us with historical and up to date information during the whole tour, and was not afraid to be honest if he was unsure. Would definitely recommend him for your next tour.
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Patricia
May 3, 2025
Lovely evening trip to west coast - Excellent afternoon with Abdulaziz Alam
He was helpful, informative & a very pleasant guide for our late afternoon Doha West coast tour .. nothing was too much trouble for him .. many thanks
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Saradgj
Apr 5, 2025
Amazing art experience💞 - amazing experience! our guide made us feel cozy and took beautiful pics! the guide explained every location that we saw
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Annagg7795ma
Feb 27, 2025
West of Qatar - Amazing trip with a fantastic guide. Highy recommended. We enjoyed the rocks a lot. Lots of fun for everyone. The guide was very helpful and taught us a lot about Qatar.
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Ingop761
Feb 20, 2025
Must have seen. - The trip was super interesting. Our guide Us Maan had a lot of information ready. He was very nice and accommodating.
The camel race track was best. We've seen two races. Improbably fascinating. The whole ambience was also impressive.
We were in the afternoon at sunset. An experience.
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Escape41992948793
Jan 27, 2025
Great spot for desert camping, great views - Had a great day with Usman, what a great guide, fluent in English, young and very enthusiastic! Very knowledgable on the history and good story teller. Took some nice pictures too.
The views are amazing, a good way to connect with nature
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V8392yestefanob
Jan 16, 2025
An amazing excursion with Wadood - We had an excursion with Wadood, and it was a beautiful experience. He is so kind and took us to wonderful places. He was punctual, super friendly, and took care of us perfectly.
I highly recommend everyone to book an excursion with him.
This amazing experience will stay in our hearts forever
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Obongo
Jan 2, 2025
Safari dans le désert - An unforgettable experience in the desert! The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking, and every moment spent exploring the dunes was magical. A big thank you to Karim, our guide, for his kindness, professionalism and many anecdotes that made this adventure even more enriching. We highly recommend this safari to anyone who wants to experience a unique getaway !
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