Explore North and West Qatar – Full-Day Adventure
Description
Discover the North and West of Qatar on this full-day adventure! Journey through the country’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes as our expert guide takes you from the historic harbor of Al Khor, once the heart of Qatar’s pearl diving and fishing industry, to the serene Al Thakira Mangroves. Continue to the iconic Al Zubarah Fort, Qatar’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore a traditional Qatari village built from limestone and mud. From Al Shamal, enjoy a glimpse of Bahrain on clear days. Head west to uncover the 18th-century charm of Zekreet Fort and the fascinating Umbrella Rock formation—an irresistible spot for photographers. Experience the rugged beauty of the Zekreet Peninsula, where dramatic limestone formations and local wildlife await. This full-day journey through Qatar’s north and west reveals the perfect blend of history, culture, and natural wonder.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Also spelled Al Khawr means "sea on threesides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres to the north of Doha. It used to be the center of the pearling industry in Qatar but lost its importance after the introduction of cultured pearls. It now boasts a scenic harbour where you can find traditional fishing dhows, a corniche leading to mangrove colonies and a museum showcasing the fishing, pearling and dhow building industries.
The mangroves colony is not only a major tourism product for Qatar but an important natural environmental resource for Qatar. It provides a natural habitat and a sanctuary for birds, fish and other animals as well as prevent coastal erosion.
Located in the northeast of Qatar, Bin Ghannam Island, popularly known as Purple Island, is a must-visit spot. An hour’s drive from Doha, near Al Khor city, the island is famous for its natural beauty, exotic flora and fauna, and is ideal for a day trip for the whole family.
Situated on the North-Western part of Qatar, the Al Zubarah Fort was built besides the ruins of an ancient fort. Al-Zubarah was once a flourishing port and a centre of trade, fishing and pearling. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this protected area has become one of the most important archaeological sites in Qatar. An international team of archaeologists and antiquities experts, led by the Qatar Museums Authority, have uncovered many of the artifacts which are displayed in the renovated fort.
The old pearling and fishing village is the place to see for those interested in heritage and learning more about the history of Qatar.
view the camel racing track while they are under training
One of the most amazing historical landmarks in Qatar, the Zekreet Fort is one of the very few historical places in Qatar that underwent two different phases of construction. Here's how it all unfolded
This breathtaking sculpture in the Brouq nature reserve spans over a kilometre and comprises four steel plates, each over fourteen metres in height. To guarantee perfect alignment, Serra examined the topography of the land and beautifully enhanced the vast, desolate space in the heart of the desert. The result is spectacular and although modern, timeless.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Doha City: Pick-up service from your residential address or preferred location in Doha city, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Hotels: Pick-up is available from Any hotel lobby within or near the Doha city zone, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Airport or Hamad international airport: Pick-up exit D4, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Cruise Port: We will contact our customers to arrange the pick-up service. -If you are outside the pick-up areas, We will contact you to inform you of the nearest meeting point
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(263)
Learn a lot about Qatar. Recommended
Had a great experience on this tour. We had a comfortable vehicle and a knowledgeable guide Adnan. He shared plenty of information and kept us engaged throughout. All the places we visited were amazing. The overall experience was super good
Super nice tour, the guide was very attentive.
I did the morning North Tour and liked it so much that took the West tour the afternoon of the next day. Both times the guide was Saloo (Salman), and it was perfect. We saw all the sites as advertised (and even a bonus stop to see camels up close), the ambiance was the most friendly, Saloo has a great sense of humor and knows where to take the best photos. At the end of the day you leave the tour in a very positive mood and having seen important, and hard-to-get-to (there was some offroad driving) parts of Qatar.
Great interesting tour, was nice to see a different side of Qatar, away from the metropolitan buildings we are used to. Our guide Adnan was really friendly and knowledgeable. Even though it was Ramadan, he constantly checked if we needed water, and was really nice to be given ice cream to cool down from the heat. He was also very proactive in helping us take pictures. Would definitely recommend this tour!
An excellent day spent with a very Knowledgeable and safe tour guide/driver (Adnan). The highlight was experiencing the camel race. Definitely recommend
Our guide was very kind and shared a lot of information about Qatar and how life works here. And even though it was Ramadan, he provided us with water bottles. He also took us to an extra stop to see the Camel Racing Track and took amazing pictures of us. There were very few people at the locations and we were alone most of the time, so it was great for taking pictures. Overall, we had a lot of time to see and take pictures at all the locations.
the north west tour exceeded expectations adnan guidance is professionalism and warm personality made it outstanding
Excellent first experience in Doha. Our guide Adnan was paying a lot of attention to our request and the questions we may have. He was very clear on his explanations and we enjoyed learning for instance the signification of the purple for the purple island and the mangrove. On top, he did very nice pictures of my husband and I. We highly recommend Adnan and thank him since he did the tour with us during Ramadan period despite high temperatures and hard weather conditions (very sunny). We will plan another tour with Adnan when we are back to Qatar. The French from Saudi Arabia
We had a great day with Adnan. He went out of his way to explain, was punctual and communicated well about pick up, drove us carefully, took care of us and we had a memorable day with the highlight to see so many camels on their evening walk which we never expected.
