Shiraz

Eco-friendly travel guide to Shiraz advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to explore the attractions in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Shiraz, Iran.

Skyline of Shiraz

Air quality: 4 / 5

Exploring by foot: 3.5 / 5

Exploring by bicycle: 3.5 / 5

Public transportation: 3 / 5

Parks: 3.5 / 5

Outdoor activities: 3 / 5

Locals' English level: 4 / 5

Safety: 3.5 / 5

Accommodation: US$60 - $120

Budget per day': US$30 - $400

Responsible Travel

Shiraz is a southwest Iranian city that ranks 5th in population. It serves as the capital city of Fars province in Iran. You will find that Shiraz has a lot of significance globally as it is considered one of the oldest Ancient Persian towns. The city is home to over 1.5 million Iranians and covers an area of 240 square kilometers. Shiraz also plays a lot of importance as a center for trade, culture, and history. If you plan to visit this particular Iranian city and want to get the most out of your trip, you must follow some measures to make your trip sustainable. Making your trip sustainable will help you in reducing the total expenses and your carbon footprint. Sustainable steps like recycled products, green hotels, reusable items, solar energy, etc., are available in Shiraz. While following such measures, you should also follow the Iranian laws as violating them may cause a lot of trouble with the authorities and the locals.

Air Quality and Pollution

If we talk about the air quality in Shiraz, it is at a moderate level. The reason for the degrading air quality is because of the increasing air pollution. Shiraz's air quality, drinking water, cleanliness, and green spaces quality are also degrading. You will find that such conditions are the high utilization of fossil fuel operated vehicles and industries. The cars that run on fossil fuels like petroleum, natural gas, and diesel emit harmful greenhouse gases and soot. The combination of these materials mixes with the gases and particles in the atmosphere. On the other hand, the industries also violate many laws restricting them from using various practices like burning plastic, using greenhouse gases, etc.

PM10 - 56

PM2.5 – 24

PM10 Pollution Level – High

Pollution Index - 55.35

Pollution Exp Scale - 93.12

Respect the Culture

The dominating religion in most parts of Iran, including Shiraz, is Islam. Therefore, the communities that reside in the city follow the same faith. These communities are more on the conservative side because of the various Islamic laws and restrictions. Although most people are polite, kind, and hospital, they seem very hard to approach. As a foreign tourist, you will find it challenging to talk to them, but you can interact with them without any doubt. Interacting with the locals will help you understand their culture and traditions, helping you make your trip more enjoyable and knowledgeable.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Tomb of Hafez and Hāfezieh: A garden surrounds Hafiz's tomb. Hafez was one of the greatest poets of Shirazi from 1326 to 1390. He wrote many poems that were lyrical on love. This place is officially called Aramgah e Hafiz. He has also learned Quran by heart. We come to know this after seeing his epithet named Hafiz. This 18th-century tomb was built on a large lang with a vast garden where the family would sit and enjoy. Karim also ordered a similar tomb to be built in 1773 for his son Shiraz, famous. Later, the tomb was destroyed in 1938 to build the octagonal kiosk in the year 1938. Here, fortune-telling is also very renowned that too at a very nominal fee. A canary picks up a card containing couplets randomly from Hafiz'z anthology. After this, the verses are translated to tell your future.

Quran Gate: It is locally called as Darvazeh-E Quran. It is a historic gate which is situated on the north of Shiraz. The gate dates back to the era of 'Add Ad-Dawla. Later, during the reign of the dynasty named Zand, the gate had sustained any damages. Therefore, they restored it and added a small room on top; there were kept hand-written manuscripts of qur'āns by sultan Ibrahim bin Shahrukh Gurekani. The Qur'āns are still known as Hifdah-man. Travelers passing under the gates were said to receive the holy book's blessings when they began their journey or trip from Shiraz. Later, during the dynasty named Qajar, the gate was again damaged by various earthquakes; but Mohammad Zaki Khan Nouri later reestablished it. In 1937, the two qur'āns were removed from the entrance and kept in Shiraz's pars museum. There you can find it even today. Again in 1949, the arch of the gate was reestablished by Hossein Igar. Qur'an gate is one of the most important historical monuments in Shiraz. The name is derived from the Qur'an book, kept on top of the gate. In Iranian culture, if you are walking behind Qur'an, whenever you are going on a journey brings auspicious moments all through the journey. Therefore, they have installed the holy book to make random things possible. Kkajou Kermani tomb is situated on top of the site, so tourists can also look at the fantastic scene.

Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holly Shrine: A bridge dating back to the 18th century is situated at the Ali ibn Hamzah holy shrine. The shrine is believed to have been constructed in pre-Seljuk to honor the relative of a fourth imam. Its two minarets, entrance vestibule, exterior domes, and courtyard rooms are dated from the late 18th century and the 19th century. This shrine consists of similar extensive mirror work from Qajar on its interior vaults and walls. The shrine is small in size but looks beautiful when seen from the garden in the courtyard. Along with its fountain towards the shrine itself. From the interior, the shrine seems striking mainly because of the mirror tiles which cover the entire domed ceiling and the wall. The visitors who are females need to wear a hooded cloak. Women and men are supposed to enter different sections of the shrine. However, for visitors from foreign, an exception can be made here. There is only one entrance that leads to the shrine, and because the Qibla wall is towards the right of the access, every person must move quickly towards one or other side to minimize disruption in anyone's praying.

Shah-E Cheragh Shrine: Shah-E Cheragh shrine is a mosque in Shiraz and also a monument in Iran for funerary. This place is housing the tomb of two brothers named Muhammad and Ahmad, who were the brothers of Ali ar Ridha and sons of Mūsā al-kādhim. The graves became one of the most famous pilgrimage sites during the 14th century when queen Tashi Khatun constructed a theological school and a mosque in the vicinity. Shāh-é-chérāgh in the Persian language means "king of light." The place got the name due to the nature of the founding of the site. Ayatullah dastghā'ib founded the site, the great grandfather of the Ayatullah dastghā'ib. He had a unique talent because he could see the light from a distance and then decided to find the source. He then found out the light was coming from a grave in the graveyard. The tomb was the source of light; it was excavated after this a body wearing armor was the dugout. The body was wearing a ring on which words like Al-'Izzatu lillāh, Ahmad bin mūsā were engraved, whose literal meaning is "the pride belongs to god, Ahmad, son of Musa."

Persepolis and naqsh-e Rustam: Persepolis signifies all the glory — and also the demise — of the empire of Persia. Here, the Achaemenid kings ordered their subjects and celebrated the new year, and functioned their empire before a ruler named Alexander the great burnt everything to the ground when he conquered the whole world. Transportation in Persepolis and to nearby places is a bit problematic. There is a bus service scheduled and runs between marv-Dasht and Shiraz but not from Persepolis itself. Therefore, one of the easiest solutions is to hire a taxi and retain it, if not from Shiraz or from marv-Dasht, which is about 15km. If possible, you should visit the place twice: first in the early morning, so you can explore when the light is bright, and later about one a half-hour before sunset, this is when the stone takes up a soft, golden color. Most of the stone present now has a grey appearance due to dust blown by the wind over the millennia. Another must-visit place here is the National Museum in Tehran. Here you can see the 'waxed' columns and reliefs ensemble from Persepolis. The dark brown, rich stone is set along the creamy limestone side, the original coloring. If you are sure of having just one visit, you will take about three hours or some to take photographs and walk around, especially if you plan to step up to the royal tombs behind a magnificent view along with the site. It is advisable to take binoculars for viewing the tombs.

Bazaar-e vakil: The bazaar's main area is within walking distance of the arg. As per the name, its construction formed a part of the building program, which was extensive and undertaken by Karim Khan, who was popularly called Vakil the last Safavids. The endowment of the bazaar was done by the rents received from the shops of the masjid-e Vakil. It was constructed in the year 1773, but for many years tourists were not allowed here. It contains a sense of intimacy despite its large size. It is organized on a two-ivan plan. Forty-eight stone columns, where each is carved in a sugar-barley spiral, marked the sanctuary area. The original mihrab, built-in 1634, suggested that a mosque built earlier had been demolished but is no longer in place though an18th-century, 14-stepped minbar cut from one huge marble block is situated there. Many purists can raise their eyebrows at the fascinating flower motifs and the pastel's color palette, but your spirits will soar at a great cheerful ornateness. Near the main road is a bathhouse. The bathhouse converted in 2001 as a restaurant, but now it is closed by the authorities. It was recently reopened as a traditional private museum named art & handicraft museum. Therefore, the charming interior is present. If we look in the past, the mosque directly takes you to the bazaar's carpet section. The Bazaar-e Vakil still maintains its 18th-century character with an orientation in the mecca direction, which was laid out a century ago. Initially, it was a long avenue with four caravanserais used to accommodate merchants; later, in the 20th century, the main road was constructed across the street. Two of the caravanserais were destroyed in a widening scheme.

Nasir al-Mulk mosque: The mosque was built in 1888, and it is not a big mosque, but still, it is the most popular place to visit in Shiraz. The Nasir-al-Mulk, better known to tourists by the name of the Pink Mosque. It is an incredible piece of structure and has been made famous thanks to viral pictures of the sunbeams breaking down into the prayer room. You have to arrive early to the scenic view to see the sunrise peep through the beautiful stained glass windows. At that time, it is a chance to find dozens of photographers and visitors flock that arrives in this mosque every day for two days. After capturing photos, head outside and explore the beautiful courtyard in the forefront. The mosque is different from the others found in Iran because of the beautiful pink tiles that furnish the walls, giving it a calming and pleasant atmosphere. There are multiple rooms to roam through besides the prayer room with the stained glass, so make sure you walk around. In one corner is an outstanding little museum and art gallery, and the custodian is very helpful. If he summons you to join him for a cup of tea, do it. He also speaks excellent English. The pink mosque is the best place to visit in Shiraz, but take advice and make sure you get there before it opens to beat the crowds.

The Vakil Mosque: The vakil mosque sits next to the Vakil Bazaar but was built between 1751 and 1773 during the Zand dynasty. Vakil means to minister, a title Karim Khan used during this rule. The mosque was reestablished in the 19th century during the Qajar period. The mosque is a structural and designed masterpiece. Like every large mosque, it also has a large courtyard with a pool in front, enhancing the beauty. The entrance gates are decorated with colorful tiles of floral-shaped patterns. The floral tiles are typical from the Qajar period as they invitation to them. This mosque has only two minarets instead of the usual four.

Aram garden: One of the most remarkable things to see in Shiraz is undoubtedly the best historical Persian garden. Aram is Persian for Arabic word, 'Iram,' which translates to heaven in Islam's holy book Quran. This garden is also registered as the world's heritage of humanity by UNESCO. The park sits on the northern part of the river Khoshk in Fars province. The gardens were built during the 13th century when the Seljuk dynasty ruled and was later restored by the Zand dynasty. Today, the Eram garden is now part of the shiraz botanical garden established in 1983. Today, it stands as a botanical garden under the Shiraz University and serves as host to about 900 species of plants. When you look around the park, you will find beautiful flowers and trees aged up to approximately 3000 years; it's no surprise why the gardens wear this name. Mohammad Goli khan, a Qashqai tribal chief, commissioned the beautiful mansion construction, which could be found in the garden's central part. Spend a whole day in the Eram garden and enjoy the blooming flowers and the shade of the lofty cypress trees. It's one of the most relaxing places to visit in Shiraz with a mesmerizing view.

Tomb of Saadi: The tomb of Saadi, also known by the name of Saadieh, is a mausoleum and a crypt dedicated to the finest Persian poet Saadi in the Shiraz. The tomb was built by the Shams al-din Jvayni, who was the vizir of Abaqa Khan. Saadi was a 13th-century poet and an important ancestor to Hafez. He is one of the fondest precursors of modern-day Shirazis. Many of his pithy maxims have attained acknowledged status, and he is widely praised for the imperishable clarity of his verse. His tomb is lackadaisical than that of Hafez, but is located near the Hafez, makes it a worth visiting spot on the same day if you are touring the city. The Chehel Sotum inspires the tomb's design with old and new fusion architectural elements with the seven verses Saadi's poems around the grave.

Nowruz celebrations at the Tomb of Hāfezieh

Explore

As the fifth most populated Iranian city, Shiraz has a lot to offer. From beautiful gardens to the many historical places, you can have an amazing time exploring this beautiful Islamic city. Its part of the oldest ancient Persian cities is known worldwide for the many notable and remarkable poets and their works. For some time away from the Iranian crowds, the city parks, beaches, and national parks will help you get that. On the other hand, if you are interested in the city's culture, traditions, history, and art, you can visit the museums and landmarks to broaden your knowledge.

City Parks

Shiraz parks are small paradises filled with greenery, fountains, baths, and many more ancient Persian things that make them look lavish. The gardens present in the city are great for resting as well as exploring the history and culture. You will find that different parks offer different things, but the one thing all city parks offer is some private time. The best time to visit is during the day, but the night time is also a great option. The only downside of visiting city parks at night is that some parks are closed, while some become target places for muggers and thieves. Some of the parks also offer food stalls, boats, playing areas, and many more to make your experience enjoyable.

Kholde Barin Park

Azadi Park

Garden city park

Fars Science and Technology Park

The Lake in Azadi Park, Shiraz

National Parks

National parks are parks that are present in particular regions for protecting flora and fauna. These parks are essential for any city as they help in creating a natural habitat. They also provide a safe and secure place for the endangered, endemic, and protected species. Most of these parks also feature huge forests, grasslands, waterfalls, hilly regions, terrains, and more. You can opt for a guided or a non-guided trip to these parks. The advantage of a guided tour in Shiraz's national parks is that you will get proper knowledge of every animal and place of the park you are visiting. While on the other hand, a non-guided time can bring along many more adventure, fun, and memorable experiences.

Ordibehesht Park

Eram Garden

BAmou National Park

View of the Eram Garden in Shiraz

Beaches

Beaches are common in Europe, but there are many restrictions and laws regarding beaches in Islamic countries like Iran. You must ensure that you are aware of the different rules and should abide by them. The authorities are very strict, and if you violate any law, you might face penalties or even some jail time. If you follow Shiraz's rules, then you can enjoy yourself at a beach in Shiraz. Many of the beaches also provide different activities like water sports, beach games, etc.

Ladies beach

Marjan Beach

Zeitoon Beach

Groom Beach

Marjan Beach

Landmarks

If you want to explore something worthwhile, then the landmarks in Shiraz are great options for you. You will find that these places very knowledgeable and enlightening. They will help you learn about different aspects of the local community, their history, and more. These places are scattered throughout the city and are deep-rooted to the culture and history of the town. These places also help people to recognize different areas. You can also use them as navigation points and not get lost during your exploration. Most of these places require an entrance fee, which goes for the maintenance and development of the monuments and sites.

Shapouri House

Saraye Moshir

Zinat Al – Molk Historical House

Haft Tanan Museum

Shapouri House

Museums

Museums are the best places to learn about Shiraz. Shiraz's present museums will help you know about the history, culture, traditions, civilizations, significance, art, and more aspects that make Shiraz's significant in Iran and the world. You will find works of various poets, their life, and other contributions done by them. These places in Shiraz are ideal for people who want to learn more about the country.

Pars Museum

Haft Tanan Museum

Meshkinfam Art Museum

Persepolis Museum

Pars Museum

Eat

Iranian cuisine is one of the most popular European cuisines in the world. Food bloggers and lovers travel across the world just to eat these exquisite food items. Apart from the traditional local dishes, many dishes with modern twists and influence from different world cuisines are also available. You can find different types of Iranian food items in restaurants, cafés, diners, eateries, food stalls, etc.

Chelow kabab Bakhtyari

Traditional Local Restaurants

Haji Baba Traditional Restaurant

Sarah Mehr Traditional Restaurant

Kateh Mas Restaurant

Vegetarian and Vegan

Joulep Café Restaurant

Vakil Cultural House

Café Ferdowsi

Street Food

Shaker plow

Gorme Shirazi

Chickpea

Pullo Shirazi Beans

Rob Plow

Drink

Sekanjabin with Cucumber

Lime rind

khakshi (sharbat-e khakshi)

Tokhm-e Sharbati (Sharbat-e Tokhm-e Sharbati)

Saffron Sharbat (Sharbat-e Zaferoun)

Tap-water

The tap water supply in most parts of Iran, including Shiraz, is quite efficient, and several improvements are made regularly to improve the quality and accessibility. You will find that the urban areas have proper water supply systems. The water supplied through the system, including taps, fountains, and others, is safe for direct drinking. Most tourists consider bottled water a safe choice, but the downside of using this type of water supply is that it contributes to the increasing pollution rates. The one-time-plastic of these bottles takes time to degrade and often emits foul smell and harm to the soil in the landfills. Most of the bottles are not recyclable, which means they are only for one time use. You should prefer recyclable water bottles or refillable water bottles if you want to drink mineral or filtered water in Shiraz.

Organic Cafés

Saray-r-Mehr

Haft Khan

Tomb of Hafez teahouse

Atigh Traditional Teahouse

Breweries

Alcohol consumption is banned in Iran because of the Islamic laws. You will find that most locals rely on alcohol's illegal trading, which is not a good option for a tourist as it may get you in huge trouble. Also, there are many non-alcoholic beverages that you can enjoy during your stay in Shiraz. There is only one winery in Shiraz named Shiraz Wine Iran. This winery produces the famous Shiraz wine that is loved by most Iranians and foreign people.

Activities

Apart from visiting the various sites, there are a lot of other things to do. These things include multiple activities in which you can indulge and make your trip to Shiraz worthwhile. If you are keen on learning and exploring the food and drinking culture, then you can take a cooking class from a local chef and learn. Many other activities are available, like doing some fitness exercises like Zumba, yoga, jogging, strolling, etc. These will help you in staying fit and healthy. For the daredevil in you, there are some extreme sports available that will get your adrenaline pumping. These sports include riding a motorbike, sailing, parasailing, sky diving, mountain climbing, etc.

Yoga and Retreats

Navaye Shiraz

Salamat Yoga Club

Pardisan Yoga Studio

Ravan Yoga School

Mosalas Climbing and Yoga Gym

Yoga Barana Gym 2

Accommodation

When it comes to the options available for tourists to stay in Shiraz, there are endless ones. These options vary from luxurious to affordable ones. You will find that you can easily find one that is affordable to you. If you have enough money to spare for a good place to stay, you can opt for green hotels, apartments, or guesthouses. These places will provide you with complete privacy and security as well. The other cheaper and affordable ones include hostels, campgrounds, Couch surfing. These options also vary, and you can choose one that is reasonable and convenient to you. Before selecting any accommodation option in Shiraz, you must consider finding out if the place follows sustainable measures.

Green Hotels

Green House Hotel

Homa Hotel

Darb-e Shazdeh Boutique

Hostels and Guest Houses

Sirah Hostel

Friendly Hostel

Villa Guest House

Taha Traditional Hostel

Apartments

Residential Boost Complex

Galleria Apartments

No. 14

Sepehr Ghasrdasht

Couchsurfing

Couch surfing is available in Shiraz, but there are not a lot of hosts present. The reason for such low popularity of Couch surfing is that the Islamic laws forbid the followers from allowing any foreign person or a stranger to reside in their homes, especially if there are women in the house. The locals are devoted to their religion; thus, they don't let strangers inside their homes. Therefore, you will find it challenging to find a host that can let you stay in his or her house. You must keep a back-up option as there are chances of cancellation at the last moment.

Camping

KholdeBarin Park

Cultural Education Camp Fadak

Yaghoubi Garden

How to Get There

There are many options to travel to Shiraz as the transportation network is quite good and well-connected with different cities inside and outside the country. The best chance to reach Shiraz would be by booking a direct flight to the airport present in the country. Other options such as trains, buses, and roadways are not the best, but you can try them. You must also remember to use the most eco-friendly way of traveling to Shiraz to limit your carbon footprint and adopt sustainable measures.

Air

Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport is the airport that is present in Shiraz. This airport is connected with many major cities of the world. You will find that a lot of international airlines fly to this airport. You should prefer getting a direct flight to Shiraz and try to avoid transfer flights. The reason why you should select direct flights because aircraft use a lot of fuel to operate and emit as many harmful substances. Therefore, you should keep your use of air travel minimum.

Bus

If you want to use the bus to reach Shiraz, you need to be present in Iran. There are no buses at present that run outside the country. You will find that getting Shiraz through other Iranian cities is very easy because almost all bus services have routes to this city. It would be best to use the local transports instead of airways or personal ones. These buses run both inside and outside the cities; therefore, you must use them.

Train

There are various railway and metro stations present to help you travel to different parts of the city and the country. You will find that traveling by train is very enjoyable as you will get good views of the areas and learn a lot about the local culture. The locals also use this transport regularly as it is a very efficient and comfortable mode of transportation. You can use trains to travel long distances inside and outside Shiraz.

Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is not a good option in Shiraz because the locals are very suspicious of strangers. Also, the crime rates are very high, making people avoid interacting with strangers, especially foreigners. You will find that most travelers prefer using public or personal transports. You can try to hitchhike on the city's various highways and main roads, but you will find it very challenging.

Others

Apart from these basic Shiraz transport modes, you can use rental cars and waterways to travel to Shiraz. The disadvantage of these two options is that they usually overcharge tourists to take advantage and run on fossil fuel. Using fossil fuels is not a good option; therefore, you should prefer to avoid them. During your travel to Shiraz, you should keep in mind that you must be cautious and keep your belongings safe.

Moving Around

Shiraz's transportation network is quite good and is efficient in helping you reach different parts inside and outside the country. You will find that the public buses and trains are the most efficient and convenient mode of getting to other city areas. These two options are common among locals; therefore, you will find them very enjoyable. Apart from them, you can opt for walking or riding a bicycle, or using electronic vehicles to move around Shiraz.

Walk

Walking is not the best option in Shiraz as it is quite a big city and the crime rates are also very high. Nevertheless, walking as a way of moving around Shiraz will help you discover new things and enjoy your time. You will be able to interact with the locals, helping you understand the culture and traditions. One benefit of walking that surpasses all other transportation modes is that you can reach places that are not reachable by road or any other way.

Local bus in Shiraz

Bicycle

Using a bicycle is a great way of covering long distances. It is the most efficient way to move around in Shiraz as you will find it a less exhausting exercise. Walking may exhaust you, and you will only cover limited areas, whereas riding a bicycle will help you cover more distance without getting tired. You can find various bicycle rental shops that offer reasonable prices depending on the rental time.

Electronic Vehicles

Electronic vehicles are great options for tourists who want some personal space during travel but don't want to cause any harm to the environment. You can either buy a vehicle or rent one out. Renting out a car or a bike is a more sensible option as you are in Shiraz for a short period only. There are several charging stations available where you can recharge them at low costs.

Public Bus

The bus network in Shiraz is very strong. Most locals and tourists use buses instead of taxis and personal vehicles. There are various bus stations present all over the city from where you can get a bus ride. These buses are not only comfortable but also very affordable. You will meet many locals and fellow travelers who can help you get advice for your trip.

Tram, Train and Subway

The train network of Shiraz is often said to be the backbone of the city. You will find that the locals usually prefer railways to travel inside the city. Although buses are also very common, they have one disadvantage that they are slow. On the other hand, Shiraz's trains and metros are fast and can cover long distances in a few minutes. Therefore, you must use the rail network to move around the city if you want to get proper exposure to Shiraz's culture, livelihood, and traditions.

Shiraz Train Station

Sustainable Shopping

With the increasing global warming and reduction in resources, it is becoming essential that we start valuing our natural resources. Sustainable shopping is one of the few ways that we can adopt to reduce the negative impact. There are various places like the food and flea markets, second-hand stores, local shops, eco-fashion stores, etc., that support this type of shopping. Sustainable shopping involves products and services that focus on protecting and supporting the local environment.

Food Markets

Shiraz Market

Hafez Market

Jahangir Market

'Abrishami Market

Cereals sold in Shiraz Market

Flea Markets

Sunday Flea Market

Vakil Bazaar

Vakil Bazaar

Second Hand Stores

Kosar Bookstore

Golestan Gallery

Novin Tous Computer Services

Carslive

Eco-Fashion

Mantreh Boutique

Jeanswest

Maral Leather

United Colors of Benetton

Recycling

Mohamad Bakhtiari Recycling Center

Ehsan Recycling Center

Shabdiz Pars Industries

Waste

Untreated garbage or debris is something that is becoming a big concern. Because of the increasing population, the consumption of resources is also increasing. Presently, most cities find it a challenge to take care of the pilling up waste in landfills. Most of the waste is mixed and has decomposable and non-decomposable items, making it harder to dispose of. Therefore, you must always throw trash in the designated garbage containers only.

Work and Study Abroad

There are some great educational and career opportunities available in Shiraz. You can enroll in different courses in any Iranian educational institute by meeting its eligibility criteria. You can also apply for various local and international businesses, depending on your field and interest. It can be very enlightening to work or study in Shiraz to provide you with a new and different environment. It will also help you in becoming self-reliant and independent.

Exchange Student

There are some universities in Shiraz that offer exchange student program. You can contact these institutes and learn more about the program before applying to them. Most of these programs are for inviting international students and gain a reputation for their institute. You will find that they also provide scholarships that you can avail. Studying at a university in Shiraz can help you learn about the local culture, history, art, science, traditions, and more.

Au Pair

Au pairing jobs are very low in Shiraz. The reason for low popularity is because most households restrict the entry of foreign individuals to their homes. Another factor that makes au pairing jobs less is that the women are responsible for taking care of the household, including doing the chores and taking care of the family members. Nevertheless, you can try looking for an au pairing job, but you must show yourself trustworthy, kind, and friendly to get a job.

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to make your Shiraz trip a memorable one. You will find that volunteering will help you interact with the locals and learn about the various issues they face. Thus, it will help you understand the people's lives, contribute your ideas, and help them build a better life. Various non-profit organizations are open for both locals and tourists in Shiraz.

Shah Cheragh

UNHCR Shiraz Office

Imamzadeh Seyed Aladdin Hosein