Qatar · WEST COAST TOURS

The 15 Best West Coast Tours in Qatar

42 tours  ·  from $32

Zekreet is Serra sculptures, mushroom rock and a film set, all on tracks that need clearance. The 15 below cover the whole western circuit, with a note on which run late enough for the light.

From Doha: Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup - Al Zubara Fort and Qatar’s northern past
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From Doha: Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup

1.Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $71Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Qatar beyond Doha with an English-speaking guide such as Abdullah, Adnan, Hassan, or Abood. Visit mangroves, Zubara Fort, Jumail village, desert rock formations, Richard Serra’s East-West sculpture, and Al-Shahaniya. Hotel and airport pickup, water, tea, insurance, and 4WD transport are included.

“We had an small group of 4, very lovely people. The guide Abdul Rehman is very good and the way he explained everything. I had a very good day.”

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Qatar West Coast tour to Richard Serra Sculpture and Mushroom Rock Formation - Starting in Doha and heading toward Al Shahaniya
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Qatar West Coast tour to Richard Serra Sculpture and Mushroom Rock Formation

2.Qatar West Coast tour to Richard Serra Sculpture and Mushroom Rock Formation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $69Top rated

Spend four to five hours exploring Qatar’s remote west coast with a private guide and a group of up to six. Visit Al Shahaniya camel track, Zekreet Fort, Film City when open, Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture, and unusual desert rock formations. Pickup is available from Doha hotels and Doha Airport.

“The guide was the highlight of our tour. His knowledge and joy were apparent throughout. The tour itself does not have much history but more of a feeling of how those of outside of Doha live. Pretty in a unique way!”

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Qatar West Coast tour, Zekreet, Richard Serra Sculpture, Mushroom Rock Formation - Leaving Doha in a private vehicle
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Qatar West Coast tour, Zekreet, Richard Serra Sculpture, Mushroom Rock Formation

3.Qatar West Coast tour, Zekreet, Richard Serra Sculpture, Mushroom Rock Formation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $82

Leave Doha by private vehicle for a three to four hour West Coast tour with a guide and a maximum of six people. See Richard Serra’s vast steel sculpture, Zekreet Beach, Mushroom Rock, Film City, and the Al Shahaniya camel racetrack. Flexible start times, hotel pickup, and guides such as Ali, Khalid, and Abdul Rehman make this an easy way to reach Qatar’s remote sights.

“I liked every moment of the tour. Especially Zekreet and the historical part and the camels. I also like the calm way in which the tour was presented THANK YOU”

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West Qatar tour to Richard Sierra sculpture,Umbrella Rock - Shahaniyah Camel Race Track: a quick look at a national tradition
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West Qatar tour to Richard Sierra sculpture,Umbrella Rock

4.West Qatar tour to Richard Sierra sculpture,Umbrella Rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 4 hours · from $32Best value

This four-hour 4WD tour from Doha visits Shahaniyah Camel Race Track, Zekreet’s limestone formations, the Umbrella Rock area, Zekreet Fort ruins, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. English-speaking guides such as Abdul Rehman, Khan, Adil, and Anwar are among those who have led the experience. Pickup, water, refreshments, and airport transfer are included.

“Our Qatar West tour with Abdul Rehman was an absolute blast! He was super fun, full of energy, spoke perfect English, such a professional photographer and made us laugh while sharing cool facts. We explored the fort ruins of Zekreet, climbed around Mushroom Rock, stood in awe at the Richard Serra sculpture, and saw a camel racing track packed with camels—it felt like a desert safari movie! The drive was super smooth and comfy, and Abdul made sure we had the best time from start to finish. Easily one of the most fun and awesome guides ever!”

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Doha: West Coast Qatar Tour, Sculptures, Camel Racing track - Leaving Doha for Al Shahaniya
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Doha: West Coast Qatar Tour, Sculptures, Camel Racing track

5.West Coast Qatar Tour, Sculptures, Camel Racing track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Travel by air-conditioned 4WD from Doha to Qatar’s west coast with an English-speaking guide such as Rehan, Abdul Rehman, or Akhter. See camel racing grounds, Zekreet Fort, Mushroom Rock, and Richard Serra’s four steel plates in the open desert. Pickup, water, refreshments, insurance, and hotel or airport return are included.

“The tour was amazing, Abdul our guide was very knowledgeable about Qatari history and the local history behind the sites we visited. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see a cultural and nature focused itinerary :)”

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Doha : West Of Qatar Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off - Zekreet Fort and the early story of Qatar
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Doha : West Of Qatar Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off

6.West Of Qatar Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

See Qatar’s quieter western desert on a four-hour private or small-group tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, water, tea, and coffee. Visit Zekreet Fort, a camel racing track, Mushroom Rock, and Richard Serra’s steel sculptures. Guides such as Zohaib, Ibrahim, Ali, and Hamood are known for clear explanations and helpful photo stops.

“Our tour guide was incredibly friendly and took plenty of time to show us all the sights and explain their history in detail. Ismail, thank you so much! Thanks to you, we had a wonderful afternoon and learned a lot about life in Qatar. Highly recommended!”

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West Coast tour, Zekreet, Richard Serra Sculpture, Mushroom Rock Formation - Zekreet Fort and the small details in the ruins
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West Coast tour, Zekreet, Richard Serra Sculpture, Mushroom Rock Formation

7.West Coast tour, Zekreet, Richard Serra Sculpture, Mushroom Rock Formation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $65

Leave Doha for Qatar’s west coast with an English-speaking guide such as Sadiq. Visit Zekreet Fort, old settlement remains, Mushroom Rock formations when accessible, and Richard Serra’s East-West / West-East sculpture in Brouq Nature Reserve. Hotel, location, or airport pickup, transport, water, and return transfer are included.

“We took the morning tour out to see the limestone formations in Zekreet and the amazing Richard Serra steel sculptures. Our guide Sadiq went above and beyond and showed us the racing camel tracks on the way which was not on the tour. It’s the end of the season and not a lot of people get to watch these amazing animals. A great morning out.”

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Explore Zekreet: Richard Serra Art & Mushroom Rock Wonders - The drive from Doha in an air-conditioned 4WD
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Explore Zekreet: Richard Serra Art & Mushroom Rock Wonders

8.Explore Zekreet: Richard Serra Art & Mushroom Rock Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Ride from Doha in a cool, air-conditioned 4WD to Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture, Brouq Nature Reserve, and the mushroom-shaped rock hut at Ras Abrouq. English-speaking guides such as Amir, Javid, and Mohammad Khan provide local context and help with photos. Hotel or airport pickup, water, refreshments, and drop-off are included.

“The guide is really cool, excellent in driving you around and a really nice guy. Opposite to many other tours guides, he leaves you plenty of freedom and time in enjoying the sights”

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Doha: West Qatar Guided Journey With Pickup & Drop-Off - Leaving Doha in an air-conditioned 4x4
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Doha: West Qatar Guided Journey With Pickup & Drop-Off

9.West Qatar Guided Journey With Pickup & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Travel from Doha in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an English-speaking guide such as Arum or Muzzi. See Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Zekreet’s limestone formations and fort ruins, Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East, coastal villages, and West Coast beaches in four hours.

“Arum was amazing and his knowledge about the country is really impressive!! I loved the camel race track and richard serra art in desert!! Highly recommended”

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West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra - Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track: Qatar’s living tradition
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West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra

10.West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $66

Travel west from Doha on a private 3 to 4-hour tour with pickup, visiting Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track, Zekreet Fort ruins, Mushroom Rocks, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East. Guide Hamood has received special praise for his cultural insight and photography. Camel races may be in progress, but are not guaranteed.

“Hamood was a great guide. He knows much about the culture and history. He is kind and friendly, and took great pictures.”

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West of Qatar Tour || Richard Serra || Mushroom Rock Formation - Zekreet Fort and its two building phases
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West of Qatar Tour || Richard Serra || Mushroom Rock Formation

11.West of Qatar Tour || Richard Serra || Mushroom Rock Formation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $62

Travel privately from Doha to Zekreet and the Brouq nature reserve with a guide such as Mohammad or Muhammad Yasin. See Zekreet Fort, Richard Serra’s four giant steel plates, Zekreet Beach, white limestone cliffs, and Mushroom Rock. The 3 to 4 hour trip includes water, tea or coffee, and hotel pickup.

“The trip from Doha to the West Coast was quite entertaining. Along the drive, Mohammad chatted about all the sights along the road, from the home of Royals to the camps of the Bedouin. The stop at the Camel Racetrack was fun and intriRead more”

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Dukhan and Zekreet Tour - Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture
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Dukhan and Zekreet Tour

12.Dukhan and Zekreet Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $219

Take a four-hour private drive from Doha to Qatar’s west coast, stopping at Zekreet Fort, the umbrella-shaped rock formation, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Your driver-guide provides hotel pickup, bottled drinks, and flexible morning or afternoon departures. Guides such as Jay, Raman, and Amir have received especially warm praise.

“Book this tour with EXTREME caution. Because the tour was nice. I was able to see some interesting things. I have no complaints with the tour, only with the tour guide. During the tour, he mentioned that afterward he would take me to see Read more”

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East-West/West-East - By Richard Serra - Reaching Richard Serra’s four steel plates
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East-West/West-East – By Richard Serra

13.East-West/West-East – By Richard Serra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $95

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Doha to Richard Serra’s 15-meter steel sculpture in Brouq Nature Reserve. Your English-speaking guide also takes you off-road to Zekreet Beach, Mushroom Rock, an abandoned film set, and the Eye Wall. Expect a four-hour desert outing with pickup and drop-off, but no meal.

“Discover the arty landscape withe a nice guide so kind All was perfect good time good trip good wheather good feeling good music good tea”

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Doha: West Coast Tour ,Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet - Zekreet Fort and the older traces of the area
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Doha: West Coast Tour , Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet

14.West Coast Tour , Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $65

Travel west from Doha with a private guide to Al Shahaniya camel racetrack, the weathered ruins of Zekreet Fort, and Richard Serra’s four steel plates in Brouq Nature Reserve. The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, costs $65 per person, includes pickup, and may feature guides such as Abdul Rehman, Salman, or Usman.

“Booked this trip late the night before and was still able to get picked up at 7am. Very accomodating! the tour was great and the driver let us focus the most time on what we wanted to see, the Richard Serra sculptures. In fact, he even had some amazing ideas for photos and videos to take while we were there.”

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Discover Qatar’s Hidden Gems: North & West Coast Private Tour - Al Khor harbor and Qatar’s maritime past
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Discover Qatar’s Hidden Gems: North & West Coast Private Tour

15.Discover Qatar’s Hidden Gems: North & West Coast Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $130

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Qatar’s north and west coasts in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Al Khor, Purple Island, Al Zubarah Fort, Zekreet’s limestone formations, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Pickup from your hotel, airport, or port is included, along with water, tea, a snack, and fort admission.

“A very good experience to get to know the country, we really liked it and our guide Bilal took great care of us and stopped at all the moments he saw that it would be fun to take a photo. Highly recommended if you want to get to know the country a little more.”

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Where to next

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