Vakil Bazaar
بازار وکیل
The vaulted great bazaar of the Zand dynasty, where spices, carpets, handicrafts and Qajar-era caravanserais come together.
Vakil Bazaar was commissioned by Karim Khan in the 18th century. Beneath its tall brick vaulted arcades, shops line the way selling spices, dried fruit, carpets, copperware, inlaid crafts and Shiraz specialties. Several courtyard caravanserais are tucked within the bazaar, and Saray-e Moshir, with its citrus-tree courtyard, is the most photogenic. It is best visited in the morning; on Fridays and religious holidays most shops close. Prices are negotiable, and foreign bank cards cannot be used inside Iran, so bring cash.
Opening hours
About 09:00–13:00 and 16:00–21:00 (often closed Fridays)
Nearby sights
- Vakil Bathhouse
- Saray-e Moshir
- Vakil Mosque
- Pars Museum
- Arg of Karim Khan
- Khan School
- Shah Cheragh
- Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque