Ibn battuta

Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta allegedly spent nearly 30 years wandering some 75,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.

Ibn Battuta

Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Ibn Battuta, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today.

The Travels of Ibn Battuta | ORIAS

Prior to the modern era, very few people traveled anywhere. It was rare for anyone to travel more than about 20 miles from where they were born. However, there were a few people who managed to travel quite extensively. In particular, there was one man in the 14th century who might have traveled more than any other person up to that point in history. In fact, he was better traveled than even more people alive today.

Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta allegedly spent nearly 30 years wandering some 75,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.

Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta: My travels have impacted many people and Muslims. I have strong opinions about my Muslim culture and non-believers.