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North Qatar: The 15 Best Trips Up the Coast

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The north is a long drive with very little in between: a World Heritage fort, an abandoned pearling village and mangroves at Al Khor. These 15 are compared on how many of those three you actually get and how long you are in the car.

Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha - Al Khor: a quick look at Qatar’s northern coast
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Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

1.Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 371 reviews · 8 hours · from $66Our pick

Spend eight hours crossing Qatar’s north and west in an air-conditioned SUV with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor, Al Zubara Fort, Madinat ash Shamal, Zekreet, the Richard Serra desert sculpture and Ash-Shahaniyah. Guides including Abdullah, Adil, Usman and Rehan are praised for clear history, local insight and flexible stops.

“Adil was very flexible and great to a guide we had an auto tour. This is Very Long Way, Tour almost 7 hours. I will do the drive and we see a lot of things we take a lot of pictures we see historical places. I’m very satisfied with the tour I recommend Adil is very polite and beautiful. Nice tour guide I like one thing he love his passion. That’s so nice thanks Adil.”

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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves - Al Khor Harbour and the pearling coast
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North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

2.North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $50Top rated

Travel north from Doha in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor Harbour, Purple Island, Al Thakhira Beach, and Al Zubarah Fort, with guides such as Javaid, Javid, Amar, and Qandeel Bilal praised for clear local insight. Expect plenty of driving, desert heat, and a strong dose of Qatar’s pearling past.

“That day is in bad weather and raining. The guide very nice to bring me to another place, called Barzen Tower. Every spot is perfect. Thank you.”

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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony - Al Khor, Qatar’s old coastal character
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North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony

3.North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $77

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. Visit Al Khor Harbour, Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, Al Jumail, and the Al Thakhira mangroves. Guides such as Usman, Adil, Bilal, and Abdur Rahman are praised for clear history, safe driving, and friendly service. The tour lasts about four to five hours.

“This tour is a great way to spend a stopover in Qatar. We were able to see some significant cultural sights and also some nice natural areas too. Our guide Adil, went to a lot of effort to make sure that we were able to make the most of our time, and he knew which places would be most interesting for us to see. Adil was a very accommodating guide and the tour was a fantastic way to experience Qatar in a short period of time.”

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Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha - Al Khor: a quick look at Qatar’s northern coast
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Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

4.Full Day Tour to Qatar North And West With Pickup From Doha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $140

Spend 6 to 7 hours outside Doha with an English-speaking guide such as Abdullah, Adil, or Tariq. Visit Purple Island, Al Zubara Fort, old villages, Zekreet’s rocks, a camel-racing track, Zekreet Beach, and Richard Serra’s East-West sculpture. Pickup, water, tea, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Great way to see Qatar well when time limited. We had Abdullah as our guide and he communicated very clearly via WhatsApp the night before to confirm pickup. He talked about the various sites, took us to get tea, supplied us with wateRead more”

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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Al Khor harbor and the working coast
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Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

5.Doha North Qatar Tour Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 267 reviews · 4h 30m · from $59

Travel north from Doha in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Nawaz or Abdul Sattar. Visit Al Khor harbor, Al Thakira mangroves, Al Zubara Fort, and abandoned Jumail village. The four-and-a-half-hour trip suits visitors who want Qatari history, coastal scenery, and an easy small-group outing for $59.

“A very educational and interesting tour of the forts and ancient history of Qatar. Our tour guide, Mr Nawaz, was really nice and gave lots of information about people living in Qatar. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and his company very much. The car is also comfortable for long drives and he communicates promptly via WhatsApp.”

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Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West - Al Jumail and the Remains of a Pearling Village
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Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West

6.Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $153

Travel north and west from Doha in a small group of up to six. Visit Al Khor, Purple Island, Zubara Fort, old pearling villages, camel-racing grounds, Zekreet, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Guides such as Asim and Sajid add context, while pickup, drinks, and an air-conditioned vehicle keep the long day easy.

“Our guide Sajid was knowledgeable and very informative; a wonderful experience to see different parts of Qatar. A great way to end our four days in Doha”

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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village - Al Khor, fishing life, and the first taste of the north
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North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

7.North of Qatar Tour to Olafur Eliasson Zubara Fort Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $55

Leave Doha with a guide and driver for Al Khor, Al Thakira’s mangroves, Purple Island, Al Jumail village, Zubara Fort, and Olafur Eliasson’s desert installation. The small-group tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours, costs $55 per person, includes pickup, and keeps the day simple in a very hot, far-reaching part of Qatar.

“Je pense qu il faut coupler la visite du fort avec une visite d un musée car nous avons été un peu déçus par le fort ( c est loin et un peu sobre comme histoire)mais le guide très performant et très sympa”

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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village - Leaving Doha for Al Khor
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North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

8.North of Qatar Tour, Zubara Fort, Mangroves, Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $65

Travel north from Doha in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, stopping at Al Khor, Purple Island’s mangroves, Al Zubarah Fort, and abandoned Al Jumail Village. The 4 to 5-hour outing includes water, coffee, and tea, but not meals or entry fees. Pickup and drop-off are provided.

“I booked a solo tour but another person had booked around the same time and ended up on my tour with me. I actually was glad but I would have expected the price to be adjusted and it wasn’t. Overall we had a wonderful time, I did get very Read more”

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Full Day Qatar North and City Tour with Pickup From Doha - The Pearl and Lusail side of modern Qatar
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Full Day Qatar North and City Tour with Pickup From Doha

9.Full Day Qatar North and City Tour with Pickup From Doha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $140

This 7 to 8-hour tour combines Doha highlights with northern Qatar’s old pearling coast. You’ll visit The Pearl, Katara, the Corniche, Souq Waqif, Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Jumail, and Al Zubarah Fort in a group of up to six. Guides such as Imran, Abdullah, Zohaib, and Tariq are praised for friendly explanations and prompt pickup.

“This tour is for literally anyone (friends, couples; young or older and families). It’s a great way to get a taster of the history and culture of Qatar, as well as the beautiful and diverse landscape. Abdullah was our tour guide, he was very welcoming Read more”

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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves - Al Khor Harbor and the old pearling coast
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Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

10.Private North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Al-Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $60

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring northern Qatar in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Al Khor’s old pearling harbor and shipyard, see the Al Thakhira mangroves, and finish at Al Zubara Fort. Pickup, bottled water, coffee, and tea are included. The fort admission fee, lunch, and dinner are extra.

“I did enjoy the tour. The sites were interesting, and it was nice just to get out of the city and see what the rest of the country looks like. The guide was prompt and knowledgable. But at our last stop, the ruins of a village in the desert out in Read more”

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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple - The drive north from Doha
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Doha: North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

11.North Qatar Tour, Mangroves, & Zubara Fort and purple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Travel north from Doha in a private or small-group SUV with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor harbor, Purple Island, Al Thakira mangroves, Al Zubara Fort, and Jumail village. Guides such as Adil, Anwar, Abood, and Sajid are praised for clear history talks and helpful service.

“we enjoyed the tour. Adil is the great tour guide. Beautiful history sides and take us beautiful photos 😍 thanks Adil.”

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North of Qatar Tour - Traditional villages, Al Jassasiya, and the limits of the route
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12.North of Qatar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $137

Spend about six hours exploring northern Qatar in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide takes you from Al Khor’s fishing harbor to Al Thakira’s bird-filled mangroves, Al Jassasiya mosque, Al Ruis, and Al Zubarah Fort, with lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup included.

“Circuit très intéressant qui permet de découvrir l’histoire et la culture Qatari. Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir un guide Francophone, Haithem, qui vit depuis plusieurs années au Qatar. Très professionnel, Haithem connaît parfaitement l’histoirRead more”

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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves - Thakhira mangroves: Qatar’s green coastal surprise
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North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

13.North Qatar: Zubara Fort, Jumail Village, Thakhira Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $57

Travel from Doha into North Qatar with an English-speaking guide such as Nawaz, Abdul, or Faisal. Visit Al Khor Harbour, Thakhira mangroves, UNESCO-listed Zubara Fort, and abandoned Jumail Village in an air-conditioned SUV, with tea, coffee, and hotel pickup included.

“Our tour with Muhammad was great! whatever questions we had he knew the answer and was able to point out sights along the way.”

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Doha: North of Qatar Tour, History and heritage - Al Khor: Qatar’s old harbor town
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Doha: North of Qatar Tour, History and heritage

14.North of Qatar Tour, History and heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $59

Travel north from Doha in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a four-hour journey through Qatar’s pearling past and coastal nature. Visit Al Khor, Purple Island’s mangroves, UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, and a striking desert artwork. Guides such as Tariq and Usman are known for clear stories, flexible service, and helpful photo stops.

“Amazing tour with Tariq, great experience he is so frindy we enjoy the tour we see a lot of places my famliy is só happy Thank you Tariq”

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Doha: Zubara UNESCO Site, Mangroves & Jumail Village - The drive north from Doha
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Doha: Zubara UNESCO Site, Mangroves & Jumail Village

15.Zubara UNESCO Site, Mangroves & Jumail Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Travel north from Doha in an air-conditioned SUV with an English-speaking guide such as Yasir, Adil, or Salman. Explore Al Zubara Fort, old fishing villages, mangroves, and Jumail’s abandoned homes. You’ll get history, coastal scenery, tea, water, hotel or airport pickup, and a flexible four-hour route for $35.

“We had a great tour with Rehan. Lovely to see such interesting destinations and learn more about Qatar beyond Doha!”

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Start with a dune, a fort or a museum.

The desert

Dune DaysKhor Al AdaidSandboardingCamel RidesQuad and Buggy Time

Out of the city

The NorthZekreetPurple IslandThe Race TrackForts and Pearling

In Doha

City LoopsSouq WaqifKataraThe PearlThe Corniche

After dark

StargazingA Night in a TentLate DeparturesHarbour DhowsDinner on the Sand