Doha: West Qatar Art, Rock Formations, and Camel Racing
ID: GYG1151783-1766434
Category:
Country: Qatar
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the surreal beauty of West Qatar, featuring Richard Serra's monumental desert art, Zekreet's bizarre rock formations, and the thrill of camel racing.
Escape Doha for a half-day adventure into Qatar's vast West Coast, a spectacular landscape blending nature and culture. Travel by 4x4 to witness the monumental East-West/West-East art installation by Richard Serra, perfectly aligning four massive steel plates across the desert. Discover the bizarre, wind-carved Mushroom Rock Formations of the Zekreet Peninsula, a geological wonder. Your tour concludes with a stop near the Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack to glimpse the high-speed thrills of Qatar's traditional sport and a look at the historical Zekreet Village. This tour offers the perfect blend of high art, natural beauty, and local heritage.
Highlights
- Richard Serra's massive East-West/West-East desert art installation
- Explore the bizarre, wind-sculpted Zekreet Mushroom Rock formations
- Witness the exciting, traditional sport at the Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack.
- Visit the historic 18th-century Zekreet Fort ruins by the sea.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pickup & DropOff
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Airconditioned vehicle
- Licensed Guide
- 4x4 Drive
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
