Maranjab Desert

Head to the eye-catching deserts of Iran. The unending scenery of sand dunes, the beauty of the starry nights and the pleasant silence of the desert is beyond imagination. Maranjab desert is located 60 kilometers away from Kashan and is one of the most popular desert destinations in Iran. The rural houses and the restored caravanserais used as ecolodges, make Maranjab a safe place for desert tours. Ask Uppersia to get more information about Iran Desert Tours.

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Is Kashan worth visiting?

It is said that central cities of Iran like Kashan, offer the most untouched Persian culture, tradition and architecture to visitors and travelers. With more than thousand years of antiquity, Kashan is one of the most amazing cities that must be visited while traveling in Iran. Here are some of the monumental and natural attractions that will amaze you in Kashan:

Fin Garden:

The beautiful and glorious Fin Garden is the valuable green gem that has been left in the heart of central desert from Safavid dynasty. Fin Garden is one of the nine Persian gardens that have been inscribed as a chain world heritage site by the UNESCO. The base of this garden is related to Buyid dynasty and other elements like the palace, the entrance, the bath, the tower and the fortifications are added to the garden during Safavid and Qajarid dynasties.

Fin Garden of Kashan, Iran.

Meet Shah Abbas in Maranjab Desert!

Located near Kashan city of Isfahan province, in the heart of central Iran, the amazing Maranjab Desert is the storyteller of ancient journeys when the Silk Road slowly passed through Iran and connected east to west. The restless sand dunes of Maranjab have hosted merchants, camels, caravans and passengers for centuries.

Maranjab Castle

This desert hides glorious heritages of Shah Abbas in itself. Shah Abbas, the powerful Safavid king is known for constructing numerous castles in Iran. 350 years ago when Uzbeks and Afghans invaded Iran, he constructed a big military castle in the Maranjab Desert and employed soldiers to scout the vast desert and provide safety for the merchants during their journey through this endless desert. This castle, a masterpiece of Safavid architecture, is located beside an ancient Qanat and is 3500 square meters in area.

Maranjab Castle.