Private Tour
West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Embark on an adventure to Qatar's enchanting western region, where the arid desert landscape conceals remarkable natural and man-made wonders waiting to be discovered.
Our journey begins from the heart of Qatar's cultural heritage, the Camel Racing Track. Witness the awe-inspiring speed and grace of these majestic creatures as they thunder across the desert in pursuit of victory. You'll learn about the rich tradition of camel racing in Qatar.
Our next stop takes us to the otherworldly Mushroom Rocks, a geological marvel sculpted by millennia of wind and sand. These natural sandstone formations, resembling giant mushrooms, rise from the desert floor, casting surreal shadows across the desert terrain.
Throughout our journey, you'll also encounter elements of renowned artist Richard Serra's unique artistic influence. Inspired by the desert's vastness and the interplay of space, These massive, weathered steel sculptures create a thought-provoking juxtaposition with the natural surroundings
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
A traditional regional sport, the first professional camel races were held in qatar in 1973 with 300 participating camels. Today the races are held at Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track located at one hour of northwest of doha where you may see young camels paired with more experienced camels as a part of their ongoing training, The venue hosts both domestic and international tournaments. Visitors might get a chance to witness any of these races.
Zekreet Fort Ruins
Originally intended for defense purposes, Zekreet Fort was built entirely of faroush stones, or beach rocks. The fort followed a rectangular plan and towers were added in a later stage to its four corners to further strengthen its structure.
Options
West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra
Pickup included
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice tour to see the hidden gems of Qatar
tetianaserik,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had Hamood as my guide, was a really nice trip! He answered all of my questions and made stops every time I wanted a photo. Nice tour overall, would recommend!
A very good tour to have.
jeannl2025,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful view of Doha for the day. Our driver/guide, Hazik did an excellent job of giving us insights about the places we visited for the whole length of our tour. We enjoyed and appreciated all the experiences we had with him.
Invisible art of the dessert
V7682XJpaulac,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fascinating trip , from climbing to top of the rocks to seeing camels rides to mindblowing invisible art of the desert 😮💨highly recommend
Great Tour to West Qatar
F5965QTtc,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous half day tour with Mr Nawaz. He was professional, friendly and considerate to our requests. We highly recommend Mr Nawaz.
We enjoyed this tour!
zionrocks,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome tour, thanks to Zohaib, our great guide and driver. We learned a lot about Qatar from him, and he competently conducted our tour and timing. We had requested an afternoon tour to see Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculptures at sunset. Zohaib (via WhatsApp) recommended a specific tour start time (3:40pm instead of 3pm), and it worked out absolutely perfectly. Note that this tour does involve a lot of driving – you are going to west Qatar from Doha after all. But Zohaib’s car is roomy and comfortable, he’s a good driver, and the highway roads are great. First stop was the camel racetrack: although there were no races when we were there, the camels and riders were out for exercise – very cool to see up close. We did a short stop at the Zekreet Fort by the sea, with nice views and a nice breeze. And at the mushroom rock formations, Zohaib took us to his favourite spots - wonderful! Close by were the East-West/West-East sculptures just as the sun was setting – spectacular! On the way back to Doha, we were treated with views of the full moon as the sun was setting. Thank-you, Zohaib! This was a very enjoyable tour, and we highly recommend it.
Baby and the Desert
Fearless02649380961,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the spectacular scenery created by nature. It was with a baby, but the whole family had the best time with careful driving and friendly treatment. This tour is recommended for those interested in natural beauty.
The desert is amazing.
teachers55,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zohaib or Z, a 22 year old young man, was our guide and driver. He was patient and kind and willingly took our pictures. First we went to the camel race ground, but the camels were not racing today - they usually race on Friday afternoon. Sorry to have missed the race, but Z explained everything about how it works which was fascinating. Observers stay in their cars and drive following the camels on tracks of a wide variety of length from 4 kilometers to 20 kilometers. We saw a number of camels exercising with riders. There is no gambling over the races. Next we went to Mushroom rock out in the desert. We also climbed a steep hill to sit in a natural arch on the rock. It reminded us of Arches National Park. Then we went to an art exhibit by Richard Serra that’s out in the middle of nowhere where, commissioned by the king to attract tourists. It cost 22 million dollars for four slabs of steel that feel like rocks and are a real stark difference to the desert. It actually divides the country between east and west. He explained how all of the area had been under the sea a thousand years ago. Z bought us a drink - kind of a cross between tea and coffee that’s very tasty and offered us a snack as well which we declined. I left my prescription sunglasses on the seat of the car but the company has offered to mail them to me without cost. This is a pretty expensive tour for about 3-4 hours but we felt it was well worth it to get out onto the desert. The last time we were in Foha, we took a city tour which was also quite good. They are trying to become a tourist destination. It looks as if it will be successful. Z was a good guide who made our excursion fun.
Worth a visit
giuseppegN5922EF,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, very flexible. We were lucky enough to experience a camel race. Zohaib is a nice and communicative guide!
West of Quatar with Zohib, Mushroom Hills, East-West
Christian M,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful private tour with zohaib. The mushroom hills were very scene, the formations impressive. The steel pillar are huge; 14m over ground 7 m inside the ground. We enjoyed this tour very much
Varied, informative and exciting
horstelbrig,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our expectations were fully met, all questions were answered - it was a nice trip we can recommend
Related Experiences
Operated by Al Annabi Tourism