YAZD, IRAN - MARCH 07: A view of the desert in historic city of Yazd, Iran on March 07, 2024. Yazd, situated in central Iran, stands out as a popular destination for tourists due to its rich historical architecture, distinctive local settlements, and the surrounding desert landscapes. Accessible through a lengthy desert route for land travelers, the city captivates visitors with its numerous surface formations resembling molehills scattered amidst the dunes, a striking sight when approached by air. In addition to cultural tourism, Yazd offers desert safaris, attracting adventurers eager to explore the vast desert terrain. Tourists flock to desert camps to embark on off-road vehicle safaris during the day and indulge in stargazing experiences at night. Fatemeh Bahrami / Anadolu