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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Friday Fish Market and a Dhow Builder's Pride

from Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani · host Maryam Al Thani

Maryam wakes early for Friday prayers and the fish auction at Souq Al Wakrah, watches a dhow builder shape a hull, and cooks the catch of the day in her flat. A quiet day of local rhythms, maritime history, and the small economics of a coastal town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Museum, Family Beach, Mangroves. Covered: Fish market culture, Dhow building craft, Home cooking and groceries, Cost of living details, Friday rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Souq Al Wakrah01:38 Al Wakrah Museum03:37 Family Beach05:42 Mangroves07:14 Kitchen interior08:56 Seafront promenade at night09:45 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #SouqAlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #FishMarket #QatarFood #Machboos #Grouper #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarLiving #HiddenQatar #CoastalQatar #PearlingHistory #TravelQatar #QatarDiaries #SeafoodQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

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