Private Tour
West Qatar Scenic Escape Into Nature and Heritage
Overview
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Uncover the hidden beauty of Qatar’s wild west on this unforgettable guided tour through Zekreet, Ras Abrouq, and the country’s most iconic desert landmarks. Perfect for explorers, culture lovers, and photography enthusiasts, this experience combines dramatic landscapes with fascinating heritage sites—all in one seamless journey.
Travel across rugged desert terrain to discover the mysterious Zekreet Rock Formations, the historic Zekreet Fort Ruins, and the cinematic desert village known as Film City. Stand in awe before Richard Serra’s world-renowned installation EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST, a breathtaking art piece stretching across the natural expanse.
With comfortable transportation, knowledgeable commentary, and plenty of scenic stops, this tour offers an exciting escape from the city and a deeper connection to Qatar’s natural and cultural wonders.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zekreet Fort Ruins
Discover the timeless charm of Zekreet Fort Ruins, one of Qatar’s most intriguing historical landmarks. Located on the serene west coast of the country, these ancient remains offer a captivating glimpse into the region’s past, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage.
EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
Experience one of Qatar’s most iconic outdoor artworks: four towering steel plates aligned across the Ras Abrouq desert. Richard Serra’s EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST spans over a kilometer, creating a powerful dialogue between art, landscape, and horizon. Minimal yet monumental, it invites visitors to walk, reflect, and connect with the vast beauty of Qatar’s wilderness.
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West Qatar Scenic Escape Into Nature and Heritage
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing trip to the desert
fguilbaudSOSS,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hazik is a five star guide. It was a confortable visit to the desert, to Richard Serra sculptures and also the camel race. Thanks Hazik 🙏😎🐪👍
Very worthy trip to the desert, with art and camels 🐫
fguilbaudSOSS,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Interesting to see the Richard Serra metal sculptures. The car was confortable even being 5 plus the guide. Our guide Hazik is very good, nice energy, speaks good English and allowed us to see a camel 🐪 race. Beautiful ! Thanks to him ! Five-star guide 😜👍🤗
West Qatar
andres V,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning in west Doha looking at the amazing landscape around mushroom rocks, exploring the desert fort and looking at the camels training around the track, it was a great experience, Hazi was a great driver and tour guide very knowledgeable and very accomodating - highly recomended
Excellent
701harukam,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such fun exploring many places with the guide who explains everything for us.
Super trip with Hazik!
E1590DP ,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on tour with Hazik. A very responsible guide, picked up on time from the hotel, very carefully driven. During the trip he told a lot of interesting information about Qatar. Visited all locations as planned. I recommend it!
Nice trip with Hazi
shitianh2026,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Hazi is very nice and helpful. We enjoy our trip today very much. Everything is very nice and the car is comfortable. Highly recommended!!!!
Excellent tour of West Qatar
385james123,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour out West Qatar with Hazik, who was very knowledgeable and great company. Easy to contact the company on WhatsApp, highly recommend.
Great tour to the west of Qatar
D6486HSalexh,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour to western Qatar. Unique light and atmosphere! Many thanks to our guide Hazik - very friendly, competent and also an accomplished photographer. Don’t miss this when you’re in Qatar!
Fantastic.
alegriapatriciac,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour and we loved it! Our guide Hazyk was super attentive and gave us all the information about the sights. Super recommend this tour and especially with the guide Hazyk!
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