Private Tour
Doha : West Coast Tour on Zekreet Peninsula
Overview
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The west of Qatar offers captivating and varied geography, with vast stretches of desert showcasing expansive plains, and a tranquil desert environment. Along the western coast, visitors can enjoy stunning coastal scenery with beaches, rocky cliffs, and clear turquoise waters. The Ras Brouq Peninsula in the west is a remote and pristine area, featuring secluded beaches, diverse flora and fauna, and rugged terrain. With its rich history as a trading hub and its diverse landscapes, the west of Qatar offers a captivating destination for exploring the country's heritage and natural beauty. A trip to Qatar isn’t complete without visiting the deserts of western Qatar. You will be delighted by the services we provide you and you will have an opportunity to experience
• Zekreet Peninsula known for its rugged and rocky terrain
• Mushroom Rock formation and coastal cliff
• Richard Serra’s sculpture provides an opportunity to appreciate the fusion of art.
• Camel Racing Track.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
Professional camel racing began in Qatar in 1972, and the sport centers around the Al Shahaniya. Here, domestic and international tournaments take place every Friday, from October to February, with major events such as HH the Emir’s Main Race held in March and April. 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. A visit to Al Shahaniya offers a unique opportunity to admire the best groomed and some of the most expensive camels in the world.
Discover the natural beauty of the desert and the arid wilderness at Zekreet. Dominated by unique mushroom-like limestone rock formations, the area has an otherworldly feel. One of Qatar’s most popular locations, the limestone formations appear as an umbrella of white chalk and offer a mountain of Instagram-friendly snaps. Strong winds blowing away softer sedimentary rock exposing harder limestone cliffs have created the jaw-dropping formations.
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Doha : West Coast Tour on Zekreet Peninsula
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ok
john h,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Camel track disapointing 3 hour start to finish. You could do everything in 1 hour.expensive for what you got. Good driver
A good trip to see more of Qatar
Laurie B,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My Driver, Waleed, was excellent. He was punctual even at the 7 am hour, courteous, and a very good/careful Driver, especially on some of the difficult road stretches in the peninsula. And the vehicle was spacious, clean and well air-.conditioned. I got to see everything I wanted to and had as much time as I needed for photographs and just taking in the scenery.
Great Tour
kioniaw,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Waleed is one of the best guides. He is funny and I had the best time learning about the West of Qatar. I got some really great pictures and loved the places we went. It was a fun experience and great tour.
The tour was wonderful!!!
U8164MAkatyc,
Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful! Guide Hamad told a lot of interesting things, he was nice and friendly. The weather was perfect 20 of December. We really liked it so much! Thank you !
Zekreet half day trip
MerviJ,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great afternoon outside Doha exploring the terrain with Muhamad. Interesting rock formations and beautiful sunset.
Memorable and well-organized tour!
B3793PFchristinap,
Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently went on the West/North excursion that was truly a highlight of our trip to Doha. Our tour guide, Muhammad was exceptional. His knowledge of the area—everything from history and culture to local hidden gems—made each stop so much more meaningful. Muhamad also offered and took amazing photos of us. Would highly recommend this tour.
West Qatar
lkody,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Muhamad was a very accommodating and friendly host. He went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable. Great on time pick up with chilled juice and water available. Highly recommend him!
Good
sergio s,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is simple but we saw everything that was schedule. The guide , ramad, was fine. He even have Us a arabic tea. 😃😃
Qatar West Coast tour
Alan L,
Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our second tour with Walleed from Desert Rose. Once again it was excellent and driving through the desert to Mushroom Rock and other rock formations was fantastic, it was nice to find a company who went into the desert without dune bashing. This tour needs to be promoted more. The camel racing centre was very interesting seeing hundreds of camels being exercised. We had a great time. Alan Learmonth
Fun trip to the desert
Happiness35852372791,
Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip to the desert. It was really fun with beautiful views and excellent explanations from Shabir. Highly recommended!
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