Because it lay close to the front lines during the Iran-Iraq war, it suffered greatly at the time, but the carefree attitude of this south-western city today is contagious. The nearby towns of Khorramshahr, Shush, Shushtar, and Dezful are also worth stops for their breathtaking nature and triple dose of UNESCO world heritage sites. Since Ahvaz is unfortunately often plagued by harsh weather conditions, the best time to visit usually coincides with the Persian new year, just at the beginning of spring.
Ahvaz, Iran