Daq-e Mehriz

Daq-e Mehriz in Yazd is one of the most unique natural phenomena in Yazd Province. It lies 60 kilometres southeast of the town of Mehriz, close to the border with Kerman Province. This oval-shaped area, measuring roughly 1.3 by 0.5 kilometres, is considered one of the most distinctive natural attractions of Iran's central desert. Daq-e Mehriz is covered with crusted clay soils that turn into clay marshes during the rainy seasons, creating a striking and beautiful landscape.

The flat itself has no vegetation, but steppe plants such as desert wormwood (Artemisia sieberi) can be seen along its edges. Daq-e Mehriz is home to animals such as the goitered gazelle (jebeer), the houbara bustard and the Turkestan ground jay (Pander's ground jay), which adds to the area's ecological importance. These features make Daq-e Mehriz an appealing destination for nature lovers and photographers.

To reach Daq-e Mehriz, head southeast from the town of Mehriz and drive about 60 kilometres. The route follows a dirt road past the Hazrat Abolfazl settlement and finally arrives at Daq-e Mehriz. The best time to visit is autumn and winter, when the weather is milder and better suited to desert travel.