Looking for incredible places to visit in the Middle East & North Africa? With so many stunning gems to be discovered, we’ve picked out five to add to your bucket list adventures. Check them out…
1. Shiraz, Iran
Why you’ll love it: One of the most popular travel destinations in Iran has it all: history, poetry, nature, intoxicating bazaars. Exploring Shiraz is like taking a journey through civilization, with its deep cultural roots on display around every turn. Haggle in the city’s main market Vakil Bazaar before immersing yourself in a kaleidoscopic at the Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque — Shiraz has a way of enchanting even the most well-traveled.
Don’t miss… a visit to the mausoleum of the beloved 14th-century poet Hafez.