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Qatar's Tourist Spots: The Country Beyond Doha's Gleaming Towers

Qatar's Tourist Spots: The Country Beyond Doha's Gleaming Towers By Roysten Xavier - June 24, 2026
Qatar Tourist Spots The Country Beyond Doha Gleaming Towers

Discover Qatar beyond Doha from historic villages and UNESCO heritage sites to desert landscapes, mangroves, and hidden coastal gems.

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Souq Al Wakra — The Less-Touristy Souq


If you've heard of Souq Waqif and are craving a less touristy version, head to Souq Al Wakra. A restored fishing village-turned-heritage market about 20 km south of Doha, it has all the atmosphere of the old souqs — spice stalls, dhow harbour, traditional architecture — without the tour groups. 
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By Roysten Xavier - June 24, 2026

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