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The 10 Best Tours in Zekreet

10 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Zekreet is the west coast in one place: eroded limestone, a film set and Serra’s steel. The 10 below are the trips that go, with driving time from Doha, what else they stop at and what it costs.

West Qatar tour to Richard Sierra sculpture,Umbrella Rock - The drive from Doha to Shahaniyah
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West Qatar tour to Richard Sierra sculpture,Umbrella Rock

1.West Qatar tour to Richard Sierra sculpture,Umbrella Rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 4 hours · from $32Our pick

Take a four-hour, air-conditioned 4WD trip from Doha into west Qatar. You’ll visit Shahaniyah Camel Race Track, Zekreet’s limestone formations, Richard Serra’s four steel plates, Umbrella Rock and Zekreet Fort Ruins. English-speaking guides such as Abdul Rehman, Khan and Adil are known for clear explanations, safe driving and helpful photos.

“Abdul Rehman transformed our Qatar West tour into something far beyond sightseeing. With a scholar’s depth and a storyteller’s soul, he guided us through the silent fort ruins of Zekreet, the sculptural absurdity of Mushroom Rock, and the minimalist majesty of Richard Serra’s installation. Then, as if plucked from a mirage, a camel racing track stretched before us—hundreds of camels in motion, timeless and surreal. His flawless English and calm command of the journey gave it rhythm and meaning. More than a guide, Abdul choreographed an experience that was poetic, profound, and utterly original.”

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Doha : West Of Qatar Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off - Zekreet Fort and the remains of older Qatar
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Doha : West Of Qatar Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off

2.West Of Qatar Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Travel from Doha into western Qatar with an English-speaking guide such as Ali, Zohaib, or Ibrahim. Visit Zekreet Fort, the camel racing track, Mushroom Rock, and Richard Serra’s steel sculptures. Pickup, drop-off, water, tea or coffee, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Camel races run only on selected days, with training often visible in the afternoon.

“Zohaib is introducing a lot of details of places we visit, the trip is very good, I enjoyed it”

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West of Qatar Richard Serra, Mushroom Hills, CamelRace track - Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack and Qatar’s national sport
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West of Qatar Richard Serra, Mushroom Hills, CamelRace track

3.West of Qatar Richard Serra, Mushroom Hills, CamelRace track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Travel from Doha in an air-conditioned SUV with an English-speaking guide to Al Shahaniya, Zekreet, Mushroom Hills, and Ras Brouq. You’ll see camel racing facilities, old fort ruins, unusual limestone formations, and Richard Serra’s four huge steel plates. Guides such as Faisal, Zubair, Noor, and Nawaz have led past tours.

“The tour was very good. Our guide Mr Nawaz was soo good and very helpful. His is very knowledgeable. Very happy to have a tour with him.”

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From Doha: Full-Day Tour to Qatar North and West - Al Khor and Purple Island: an easy introduction to the coast
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From Doha: Full-Day Tour to Qatar North and West

4.Full-Day Tour to Qatar North and West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an English or Arabic-speaking guide such as Sajid, Abdullah, Adnan, Muhammad Syed, or Ahmad Aurangzeb. You’ll visit Al Zubarah Fort, Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Shamal, Zekreet, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Bring lunch, since food stops are limited.

“Abdullah made our northwest Qatar tour both educational and enjoyable. His deep understanding of local history, especially at Al Zubarah and the heritage villages, added great value to the experience. He was friendly, respectful, and very professional throughout the day. Highly recommended.”

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Fullday Tour to West of Qatar And Desert Safari with Pickup - The change from quiet west to active south
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Fullday Tour to West of Qatar And Desert Safari with Pickup

5.Fullday Tour to West of Qatar And Desert Safari with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $152

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking 4WD driver such as Yasir, Sajid, or Asim, traveling from Doha to camel racetracks, Zekreet, Richard Serra’s sculpture, Mushroom Rocks, and the Inland Sea. You’ll combine sightseeing with dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, and hotel or airport pickup.

“We had an unforgettable experience exploring Qatar with Yasir! The West Coast tour was full of stunning sites like Zekreet, Film City, and the Richard Serra sculpture, while the Desert Safari offered thrilling dune bashing, camel rides, and a breathtaking sunset by the Inland Sea. Yasir’s knowledge, kindness, and professionalism made both tours truly special. He’s one of the best guides we’ve ever met — highly recommended!”

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West Qatar-Doha Richard sierra,camel race,mushroom rock - Al-Shahaniya camel racetrack, Qatar’s racing heartland
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West Qatar-Doha Richard sierra,camel race,mushroom rock

6.West Qatar-Doha Richard sierra,camel race,mushroom rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4h 30m · from $67

Leave Doha by private, air-conditioned 4WD for a four-and-a-half-hour tour of West Qatar. See the Al-Shahaniya camel racetrack, Fort Zekreet, Umbrella Rock, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. English, Hindi, and Arabic guides are available, with hotel or airport pickup, water, and refreshments included.

“We had an amazing experience exploring the best of West Qatar with our guide Anwar. Visiting the Richard Serra sculptures, the beautiful rock formations, and the camel race track was truly unforgettable. Anwar was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable and well organized. We highly recommend Gulf Desert Rose — the staff are very friendly and everything was perfectly arranged. A great company for discovering Qatar’s desert highlights! 🌵🐪✨”

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Doha; Richard Serra Installation, Mushroom rock and Zekreet - Four steel plates in the Brouq Nature Reserve
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Doha; Richard Serra Installation, Mushroom rock and Zekreet

7.Doha; Richard Serra Installation, Mushroom rock and Zekreet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Spend four hours with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Mohammed or Salah in a private Land Cruiser, exploring Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East, Zekreet Fort, the Eye Wall, Mushroom Rock, and desert rock formations. Pickup and drop-off are available from Doha hotels, the airport, cruise terminal, and City Center Mall.

“Salah was a fantastic driver and guide. I thoroughly enjoyed the drive and the excursion. The car was comfortable and the guide was friendly and informative.”

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Doha Full Day North & West Tour | Rich History & culture - Walking through Al Thakira mangroves
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Doha Full Day North & West Tour | Rich History & culture

8.Doha Full Day North & West Tour | Rich History & culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Travel from Doha in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an English-speaking guide and up to six people. Visit Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira mangroves, UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, Zekreet’s ruins, mushroom-shaped limestone hills, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Guides include Arum and Mouzam.

“The guide, Arum, was the best driver. He explained everything about things that were seen. Additionally, he recommended and drop us MINA park, the best place.”

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Doha: West Coast Tour ,Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet - Zekreet Fort and the old view over the desert
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Doha: West Coast Tour ,Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet

9.West Coast Tour ,Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Spend four hours exploring Qatar’s west coast from Doha in a private, air-conditioned 4WD. See Zekreet’s mushroom-shaped limestone, the ancient Zekreet Fort, Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture, and Shahaniyah Camel Race Track. English-speaking guide Zohaib is available when assigned, with pickup, water, refreshments, and insurance included.

“West Coast Tour was a great choice for us. The 16km camel racing track, and dozens of fast running camels were stunning us; the amazing mushroom-like limestone stood in the wind. They will be dispirited soon if don’t come now; the inland sea is the UNESCO-recognized national reserve; if you don’t come to the field, you’ll never realize how great of Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet. More over, we get our best tour guide, Zohaib. He fills with enthusiastic.He was keeping talk on the way to the west coast , introducing the life of Doha and the history, the story of the passing building. His story makes our trip a life.…”

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Doha North Of Qatar Guided Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off - Abandoned villages along the northern coast
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Doha North Of Qatar Guided Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off

10.Doha North Of Qatar Guided Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Travel from Doha in a small group of up to six with an English-speaking guide such as Abood or Muhammad Itisam. Visit Al Zubarah Fort, old coastal settlements, quiet beaches, and historic viewpoints. Some outings have also included camel facilities, falcons, desert stops, and Richard Serra’s desert installation.

“I enjoyed the tour. 3 amazing place to visit. Most interesting are the rocks and Richard Serra installation in the desert. My guide Abood has been great, strongly recommended.”

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