Five beaches in Qatar you should visit this winter
Qatar has 563 kilometres of great sandy coastline, and this means Qatar has a lot to offer by way of sun and sand. Beaches in Qatar are great for getaways, especially if you're planning something for this weekend.
We decided to list five beaches in Qatar (with map links) that you have to visit. We intentionally left out Mesaeed Sealine beach and Al Wakra family beach due to the massive crowds both venues attract, making it uncomfortable for most people.
So here's our top five:
Al Ghariya Beach (Map)
Historically the location of a desert camp for the country’s scouting movement; this beach is now a common weekend getaway for campers. There is a beach resort as well as a popular sandy beach to the north.
You may not need a 4x4 SUV for this one, which makes it all the more convenient for many.
Khor Al Adaid (Map)
An inland sea to the south of Qatar, Khor Al Adaid shares a side with Saudi Arabia and has a shore in both countries. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are necessary and only experienced drivers should attempt the journey. Local tour operators also organise day trips and overnight camps to the area.
You definitely need a 4x4 SUV for this, and we recommend that you go there in multiple groups. If you know the terrain quite well, then nothing is stopping you from going alone.
Zekreet (Map)
If you were prepared for a long 4x4 GPS drive to a beach, this is the place. Surrounded by stunning limestone formations, crystal clear but salty water and perfectly clean beaches. In the "winter" months there are a few more people around, but the area is so vast that number of people won't be a problem.
Absolutely no facilities. Get everything you need.
Maroona (Map)
Also known as 42km beach or the French beach – Maroona is a small beach 80km north of Doha. It’s a good place to enjoy the water but the sand is too fine and not quite suitable for pitching tents.
Fuwairit (Map)
This beach affords an unusual sight of eroded hills meeting the water’s edge. The area has a fine sandy bay with coves that make good picnic spots. Also, look out for the beautiful and picturesque eroded hills in unusual formations. They make for great photographs during sunset.
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For the Al Maroona beach, pls ont follow the map now, as it is covered and made as private beach, instead use the below instructions to go:
Head north out of Doha on the Al Shamal Road.
Exit the Al Shamal Road at exit 72.
As you come off you will see a blue signpost for Al Maroona. Take a left onto this road that runs north, parallel with the Al Shamal Road.
Stay on this road for approximately 3 km.
Then you will see another blue signpost for Al Maroona. Turn right here.
Follow this narrow, straight asphalt road for circa 6 km parallel to the telegraph poles, until the road veers to the left. At this point turn right off the asphalt road, onto a bumpy dirt track.
Follow the telegraph poles towards a large white castle-like house.
Just before the white house turn left towards the sea.
The beach is in front of you between two large private properties.
Farkeh beach in Alkor
french beach? it also need a four wheel drive??? give some more details pls?
very attractive..but Qatar tourism should be more better
So nice. Thank you for sharing.
One more can be added in this list......WAKRA FAMILY BEACH....with facility of wash rooms....BBQ area.....
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Good effort brother , what about the french beach? it also need a four wheel drive???
Good effort brother , what about the french beach? it also need a four wheel drive???
@ishu: Inland Beach or Inland sea ?? if you are talking about in Land Sea its Mentioned above as Khor Al Adaid....
there is also an in land beach at al khor, definitely need a SUV to drive there.
also beach at simaisma that has grill and other options.
Amazing ............ Wed, 17.09.2014, 08.27 hrs
Thanks for sharing!
Will do visit couple of them.
where is Dukhan beach? It has nice covered benches and barbeque grills... though NO toilet as well... :(
thanks for sharing very informative.... :)