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

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup location is from a hotel, airport, or cruise ship port.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra

    Richard Serra adds the astonishing East-West/West-East sculpture to the desert landscape, taking art to the people. Serra's public art has always been driven by a desire to take sculpture off the pedestal and on to the street. To him, the content of the work derives from interaction with the viewer, meaning he always has visitors in mind. He acknowledges that he can't predetermine what people will make of it.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Al Annabi Tourism

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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