10-Hour Desert Safari in Qatar: Sand Dunes, Camel Ride & BBQ

Dunes, sunset and fire-cooked meat at the edge of Qatar

A 10-hour desert safari in Qatar takes you from Alwakrah through sand dunes to Khor Al Udaid at the country's southern edge, where you ride a camel, swim in the gulf, watch the sunset and eat BBQ around a fire. The tour runs with a live English-speaking guide and includes water, soft drinks and a full dinner from a local grill restaurant.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari with BBQ and sunset

• Start at desert gate with camel ride
• Adjust tires for sand driving
• Drive and cruise sand dunes to Khor Al Udaid
• Swim in pure water at Khor Al Udaid
• Watch sunset over the sea
• Gather around fire with Mauritanian tea
• Enjoy BBQ from Qatar's best grills
• Drive to Sealine and pump tires
• Return trip to Alwakrah Metro Station
• End tour and drop off

The experience

The tour leaves Alwakrah and heads straight into the dunes. Your guide adjusts the vehicle's tires for the sand, then you cruise through the desert toward Khor Al Udaid: a lagoon at the very end of Qatar where you can see Saudi Arabia across the water. The drive takes time and covers real ground. The sand itself is the point.

At Khor Al Udaid you swim in the gulf, then settle in to watch the sunset touch the water. As the light goes, you gather around a fire with your guide and share stories over warm Mauritanian tea. The BBQ arrives from one of Qatar's best grill restaurants, not camp food, but a proper meal. You eat, drink and sit with the fire while the day cools into night.

The return journey to Alwakrah takes roughly 90 minutes. The tires get pumped back up for the road, and you're dropped at Alwakrah Metro Station where the tour ends. Bring a camera. The sunset and the dunes give you pictures that stay.

What’s included

• Water and soft drinks throughout the day.
• BBQ dinner from a Qatar grill restaurant.
• Mauritanian tea by the fire.
• potato chips and chocolates.
• camel ride.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Child (under 16)

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure 77

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to travel with a small group led by locals who run the desert weekly for themselves, not a commercial convoy. The fixed 10-hour schedule means you see the dunes, swim, eat and watch the sunset all in one trip. Nothing is rushed, but nothing is left out either.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 16).

What happens during the camel ride at the start of the tour?

The camel ride takes place at the gate to Qatar's desert, near Alwakrah. Your guide adjusts the vehicle's tires for sand driving while you ride, so both happen at the same stop before the main dune cruising begins.

Can I swim at Khor Al Udaid, and what is the water like?

Yes, you swim at Khor Al Udaid. The water is described as the purest in the area, and it's where the gulf meets the lagoon at Qatar's southern edge: the same spot where you see Saudi Arabia across the water.

What food and drinks are included in the 10-hour tour?

The tour includes water and soft drinks throughout the day; a full BBQ dinner from one of Qatar's finest grill restaurants; and warm Mauritanian tea served by the fire at sunset. Potato chips and chocolates are also provided.

How long is the drive back to Alwakrah at the end of the tour?

The return trip from Khor Al Udaid to Sealine and then to Alwakrah takes approximately 90 minutes. You're dropped at Alwakrah Metro Station, where public transport is nearby if you need it.