Dasht-e Margo

The Dasht-e Margo extends across 150,000 square kilometers of southern Afghanistan, containing sand masses alongside rocky-clayish plains between 500 to 700 meters elevation.

Throughout centuries, this isolated desert region served as a natural boundary between different Afghan territories, influencing trade routes and population movements across southern Afghanistan.

The Persian name translates to Desert of Death, reflecting local inhabitants' deep understanding of the intense environmental conditions in this remote territory.

Travelers require specialized off-road vehicles and extensive supplies when visiting the desert, as the region lacks infrastructure and experiences extreme temperature variations.

The desert contains rare solonchaks and takirs formations, creating distinct geological patterns visible from satellite imagery across the vast landscape.

Location: خانېشين ولسوالۍ

Address: Dasht-e Margo, Afghanistan

GPS coordinates: 30.91213,63.17233

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:28