Mozaffari Caravansary

Mozafari Caravansary near the tomb of Cyrus is in the Pasargadae complex. It is built on the remains of Pasargadae rocks.

Mozafari Caravansary is one of the Iranian caravanserais that is located in Shiraz province. This caravansary is near Pasargadae. The Mozafari caravansary is made of stone and mortar.

It is interesting to know that these stones have been taken from the remains of Pasargadae and used to construct the building. The rocks are irregularly arranged. This caravansary has a courtyard area of 208 square meters in front of it. The building has large and small rooms for travelers. The door of this structure is facing east. It was built during the time of the Muzaffarids.

• Where to stay?

  • There are many hotels in Shiraz where you want to stay for a few days. If you like luxury and five-star hotels, the best options are:
    • Zandiyeh Hotel: The Zandiyeh Hotel is located on Hejrat St in Shiraz, Fars Province.
    • Grand Shiraz: this hotel is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, Quran Square.
    • Chamran Hotel: this hotel is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, Chamran Blvd, Iran.
       
  • Four-star hotels can also be a good choice for accommodation. You can stay at:
    • KarimKhan Hotel: The Karim Khan Hotel is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, Roudaki Street.
    • Saadi Park Hotel: this hotel is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, Hafez.
    • Park Hotel: The Park Hotel is located on the Zand crossroad and downtown Shiraz.
    • Setaregan Hotel: This hotel is located on Azadi Boulevard in Shiraz, Fars Province.
       
  • But if five- or four-star hotels are expensive for you, it is better to choose less-star hotels. There are three and two-star hotels in Shiraz, such as:
    • Arg Hotel: this hotel is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, Takhti Street.
    • Eram Hotel: The Eram Hotel is located on Karim Khan Ave, Shiraz, Fars Province.
    • Niayesh Hotel: The Niayesh Hotel is located on Abbasi Kalantari Alley in Shiraz, Fars Province.
       
  • If you are not going to the hotel and prefer traditional houses, it is best to choose Ecolodge. The best ecolodges in Shiraz are:
    • Khane Baqe Irani: the Khane Baqe Irani Traditional House is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, W Moshir Street.
    • The Homayouni House: this ecolodge is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, No.16, First Dd. End, 12/2 Lane, 12 Alley, Lotf Ali Khan, Zand St.
    • Panj Dari traditional house: the Panj Dari traditional house is located in Fars Province, Shiraz, 9 Day Street.

• What is the best time to go?

Shiraz is a beautiful ancient city and is full of historical tourist attractions. But you should know that Shiraz is located in the tropical regions of Iran and has a warm and dry climate. In order to visit and enjoy the beauty and attractions of Shiraz, it is best not to travel in the warm season. Shiraz is famous for its May because of the orange blossoms that make the city very beautiful and fragrant. So, the best time to travel to Shiraz is from 15th May to the end of this month.

• Getting there?

The caravansary is located near Pasargadae and 130 km north of Shiraz. To visit this building, you have to move from Shiraz to Isfahan. After a distance, you will reach Sa'adat city. After passing 20 kilometers from the city of Sa'adat, we reach Pasargadae through the road of the mother village of Suleiman. You'll be about two hours on the way by car. You can also visit Persepolis along the way, but you know that it takes a long time to visit Persepolis.