After driving about an hour from the city of Doha, we will arrive in Al-Khor, where we will start our tour. Al-Khor, a famous center for the pearl industry. Its skyline is dominated by 3 watchtowers, some of which have been restored to their original appearance. The ancient settlements and towers of Al-Khor offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn about Qatar’s rich culture and history. 

After our visit to this village, we will continue towards the discovery of Al-Zubarah Fortress which is a pristine example of a typical Arab fort, its one-meter-thick walls warded off invaders and helped keep rooms cold during the hot summer. The Al-Zubarah Fortress is part of the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, once a thriving pearl fishing and trading port, with an impressive city wall, ancient residential palaces and houses, markets, industrial areas, and mosques.

The tour also includes a visit to the fishermen’s village of Al-Jumail. This village is an abandoned pearling fishing village of the 19th century inhabited until the 20th century, prior to the economic boom that the petroleum and gas industry brought along.