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West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra
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Ash-Shahaniyah
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 ...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra
(41) Reviews
Ash-Shahaniyah
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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 ...
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
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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
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.
