Zekreet & Sheikh Faisal Museum Tour from Doha (6 Hours)

A Private 4×4 Day Trip Through Qatar’s West

This private 4×4 tour takes you from Doha to Zekreet on Qatar’s west coast, then to the Sheikh Faisal Museum. You drive west for about an hour, see the Ras Abrouq rock formations and Zekreet Beach, view Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture, and visit the Al Maha Sanctuary, home to the Arabian oryx, when it is open. The day ends at the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, where you have 90 minutes to explore at your own pace.

You travel in an air-conditioned Land Cruiser with a professional driver, with pickup and drop-off from your location in Doha. An optional guide is available on request. It suits families, older travelers and anyone who likes culture and landscapes in one day.

Quick answer

• Tour: Private 4×4 day trip to Zekreet and the Sheikh Faisal Museum
• Start time: 5:00 AM
• Duration: 6 hours
• Pickup: From your location in Doha
• Highlights: Ras Abrouq rock formations, Zekreet Beach, Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East, Al Maha Sanctuary, Sheikh Faisal Museum
• Museum visit: 90 minutes, self-guided
• Group size: Up to 7 people per tour
• Museum entrance: Paid separately
• Price: From 336 QR

What You Will See

Ras Abrouq rock formations and Zekreet Beach
Strange sandstone shapes rise out of the desert west of Doha, carved over centuries by wind. Zekreet Beach is a quiet stretch where the sea meets the sand.

Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East
Four steel plates, 14.7 to 16.7 metres tall, stand in a line over a kilometre long in the Brouq Nature Reserve near Zekreet. Serra completed the sculpture in 2014, and all four plates can be seen from either end.

Al Maha Sanctuary and the Arabian oryx
The Arabian oryx, Qatar’s national animal, roams the protected land. Sightings are not guaranteed, and the sanctuary is not open every day, so check with us before you book.

Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
In Al Samriya, about 22 km west of Doha, this private museum holds more than 15,000 items, including Islamic art, Qatari heritage, carpets and a car museum with over 600 vehicles. You have 90 minutes to walk through at your own pace, with no guide required.

What to Bring

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and comfortable shoes
• Snacks and drinks for the day
• A camera

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a cultural tour or a desert trip?
Both. You see desert landscapes and the Serra sculpture at Zekreet, may see the Arabian oryx, and then explore a large private museum.

How far is Zekreet from Doha?
About 60 km, roughly an hour’s drive.

What is East-West/West-East?
A sculpture by Richard Serra in the Brouq Nature Reserve near Zekreet, made of four steel plates up to 16.7 metres tall across more than a kilometre of desert. It was completed in 2014.

Is the Al Maha Sanctuary always open?
No. It is not open every day. Message us before you book and we will confirm your date. Oryx sightings are not guaranteed.

Can I visit the Sheikh Faisal Museum without a guide?
Yes. You have 90 minutes to explore at your own pace. A guide is available on request.

What is inside the Sheikh Faisal Museum?
A private collection of more than 15,000 items, including Islamic art, Qatari heritage, carpets and a car museum with over 600 vehicles.

Are museum tickets included?
Museum entrance tickets are not included in the tour price.

Is food included?
No. Meals are not included. You can bring snacks, and we provide cold drinks.

Is the tour private?
Yes. You travel in a private 4×4 with a professional driver, with up to 7 people per tour.

Is it suitable for families or older travelers?
Yes. The pace is relaxed, with an air-conditioned vehicle, helpful drivers and no forced walking. Tell us in advance if anyone needs extra help.

What time does the tour start?
At 5:00 AM.