Desert Adventure in Qatar: Encounter Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing & Richard Serra's Art
4.7
15 Ratings
Ash-Shahaniyah
Embark on a desert adventure in Qatar's western region, where you'll witness camel racing, explore Mushroom Rocks, and encounter Richard Serra's captivating art installations.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the mystical western region of Qatar, a place where the barren desert conceals awe-inspiring natural and man-made wonders ready for exploration.
Our exploration starts from Qatar’s cultural backbone, the Camel Racing Track, an opportunity to experience the impressive speed and elegance of these royal animals as they race across the dusty plains competing for success. You’ll gain knowledge about the deep-seated tradition of camel racing in Qatar.
Next, we head to the fantastical Mushroom Rocks, a geological wonder crafted by thousands of years of wind and sand. These unique sandstone formations, akin to massive mushrooms, project out of the desert floor, casting fantastic silhouettes over the desert environment.
On our journey, you’ll also come across elements from the renowned artist Richard Serra’s distinctive artistic work. Drawing inspiration from the enormous desert and the interplay of space, these enormous, weather-beaten steel structures provide a contemplative contrast to the natural landscape

Location
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Afenike
May 30, 2024
West of Doha - This was a wonderful tour. We got to see the west of Doha. IBTIHAJ was great very professional and knowledgeable. IBTIHAJ took us to see the Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track, we were lucky to see the camel in training, we visited the Mushroom Rocks Formation . Had the opportunity to stop at the beach for a few photos, gave us lots of information about west Doha. The high light was the sunset. IBTIHAJ offered us water and WiFi. Took some of our photos for us. A big thanks to IBTIHAJ and the tour company .
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Gret2014
May 17, 2024
Best tour with IBTIHAJ - Fantastic TOUR an experience that I recommend to everyone. Suitable for everyone. The guide IBTIHAJ is a real professional and very kind tour guide. RIchard Serra's installation has a unique charm. I recommend going up close to touch the pillars. General information to know is that camels only run in winter, outside the season a visit to the area is still worth it to see the camel teams training. TOUR recommended.
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Mrljpaguibitan
Mar 31, 2024
Trip to the West of Qatar - This short trip to the western part of Qatar is amazing. The views are spectacular. Our guide, Mr. Hamood is friendly, informative and professional. Really worthy of our time and money. Such an awesome experience.
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Mashakh
Mar 23, 2024
Solo trip to mushrooms - Loved the dunes! Have lots of amazing pictures and memories! I hope to come back and see the historical part and the sharks
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941melisk
Feb 24, 2024
Perfect guide and agency - Huzaifa is the frendliest and helping guide ever. He has great knowledge and was able to answer our endless questions! I definitely recommend a day trip with him.
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Vb704
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent Qatar West tour operator - We just finished our private Qatar West tour organized and conducted by Al Annabi Tourism. We had a wonderful experience covering all the main attractions in the region: Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track, Zakreet Fort Ruins, Richard Serra’s pillars, etc. My special thanks to Mr. Ibtisam who understood our requirements and proposed a very good itinerary as well as to our excellent driver and guide Mr. Ibtihaj whose competence and love for Qatar made the tour a success. I strongly recommend Al Annabi Tourism and specifically Mr. Ibtisam and Mr. Ibtihaj for tours in Qatar.
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F62fsmaximiliank
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent Qatar Tour with Family - Our Tour Guide Ibtihaj gave us a great Tour, he had a lot of Information about each Spot we visted. All in all a tour i would recommend to everyone that is visiting Doha/Qatar.
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Pervaizr2024
Jan 22, 2024
Amazing tour with family trip - Al annabi tourism provided us with an exceptional travel experience during our recent family trip to Doha. Their team handled everything flawlessly, from the moment we booked our trip until the end. Their communication and client-oriented approach were truly impressive, and I could not be happier with their service. I highly recommend Al annabi Tourism and would give them a five-star rating for their outstanding service.
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Peterb48
Dec 30, 2023
Camels and much more....! - We had a thrilling experience with our guide Irfan that greatly exceeded our expectations. For myself, I would happily have spent the whole day at the camel racetrack and surrounding area, getting to learn more about these amazing creatures and the people who work with them. Though, inevitably, we had to move on we were not disappointed since the natural wonders of western Qatar are simply breathtaking. So all in all a splendid trip, thank you Irfan!
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Escape61450292339
Dec 22, 2023
Very Interesting tour. - Mr. Ibtisam is a very knowledgeable tour guide. He answers all of our questions in great details. We really enjoy the tour.
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