Each year on February 25th, the Arab world celebrates Arab Tourism Day, a date that commemorates the birth of the legendary Arab scholar and explorer, Ibn Battuta. His remarkable journeys across continents left an indelible mark on history, contributing significantly to the enrichment and documentation of Arab culture and global geography.
In honor of his legacy, we are proud to present our cultural journey:
“OMAN IN FOOTSTEPS OF THE GREAT EXPLORERS“
This unique experience draws inspiration from Ibn Battuta’s travels through Oman, retracing his descriptions of the Sultanate’s ancient civilization, rich heritage, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
Join us in paying tribute to one of the world’s greatest travelers as we explore Oman through the lens of his remarkable journey—where history, culture, and adventure converge.
Follow in the footsteps of Ibn Battuta and explore Oman through immersive cultural tours inspired by the journeys of great explorers.
Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Al-Lawati Al-Tanji Ibn Battuta, born in 1304 in the northern Moroccan port city of Tangier, is widely regarded as the greatest traveler in history. What began as a religious journey to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca evolved into a lifetime of exploration that spanned nearly three decades and over 120,000 kilometers.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and deep spiritual commitment, Ibn Battuta ventured far beyond the borders of his homeland. His travels took him across North Africa, Egypt, and the Swahili Coast, onward to Mecca by way of Palestine and Greater Syria, through Anatolia, Persia, and Afghanistan, over the Himalayas into India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, and all the way to the eastern shores of China. Upon returning to Morocco, his passion for discovery remained unquenched—he embarked on additional expeditions, even crossing the vast Sahara Desert.
Although not known for a poetic literary style, Ibn Battuta’s greatest legacy lies in the detailed observations he recorded throughout his journey—capturing the political, cultural, and social landscapes of the 14th-century Islamic world. His remarkable experiences were compiled into a monumental work known as “Al-Rihla” (The Journey), transcribed by a court scribe at the request of the Sultan of Morocco.
Ibn Battuta’s legacy endures not only through his written accounts but also in the spirit of discovery and cultural understanding that continues to inspire explorers and travelers today.
