International Conference “Travelers, the Ambassadors of Peace” November 9-12, 2017 City of Tangier, Morocco CALL FOR PAPERS The Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta is glad to announce that the Call for Papers of the International Conference “Travelers, the Ambassadors of Peace” is open. The conference will be held in Tangier, Morocco from November 9th… more
Ibn Battuta’s Journey to Maldives
The small islands of Maldives are situated in the Indian Ocean, southwestern portion of Sri Lanka and India. The country is an archipelagic nation consist of 26 islets and rise just a few feet above the sea’s surface and extends to 475 miles of beautiful white sand. During the medieval era, the country plays a vital role… more
Ibn Battuta Escapes Tragedy
Harnessing the winds to sail the ships, the group moved south and landed in the port of Calicut where they were greeted with loud sounds of drums, horns, trumpets and cheering people. Also docked in the same harbor were 13 junks from China that are much larger than the dhows with 5 decks or more which very… more
Ibn Battuta’s Delhi Escape
Recognizing the Sultan of India, Muhammad Tughluq’s temperamental and dictatorial behavior, Ibn Battuta feared for his life as a judge. The Sultan, however, had a mission in mind, one that the traveler found appealing. The ruler planned to appoint him as an ambassador to Mongol court of China.Ibn Battuta would go together with fifteen Chinese messengers in… more
International Festival of Ibn Battuta
Here’s your chance to meet the world by attending a travel festival. Everyone in the world loves to travel and get the new information of the world in different fields and departments. This festival happening on November 9-12, 2017 is not only organized for the keen interest of the people to enjoy but also the knowledge and… more
5 Reasons for celebrating the International Festival of Ibn Battuta in Tangier
The Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta in Morocco is organizing a versatile cultural and travel event to celebrate the vibrant culture of Morocco. The International Festival of Ibn Battuta will take place on 9th of November, 2017 at a beautiful city of Tangier. The major aim of this association is to connect the visions of premodern explorers… more
Ten Reasons for attending the International Festival of Ibn Battuta
This 2017, the travel community will experience a one of a kind festival to be staged in the beautiful city of Tangier. The relation of travel and culture depicts the best artistic heritage of the region. The purpose behind celebrating this kind of festival is to encourage people from all parts of the world to learn… more
Ibn Battuta Travels to New Delhi
The young traveler arrived in India by way of Afghanistan’s high mountains, trailing the route of a Turkish warrior who, took control of the Hindu farming people of India and founded the Sultanate of Delhi a century ago. The first group of Muslim soldiers ransacked towns and destroyed Hindu believers image of gods. Later on, warrior kings… more
Ibn Battuta Travels to New Delhi
The young traveler arrived in India by way of Afghanistan’s high mountains, trailing the route of a Turkish warrior who, took control of the Hindu farming people of India and founded the Sultanate of Delhi a century ago. The first group of Muslim soldiers ransacked towns and destroyed Hindu believers image of gods. Later on, warrior kings… more
Ibn Battuta on sailing the Black Sea
Having waited for more than one month for a nice weather, Ibn Battuta together with a small group embarked on an ocean trip crossing the Black Sea. Terrible storms hit the ship, causing panic but they, fortunately, arrived safely in Kaffa. Kaffa is an Italian community that has 200 ships on the dock. It’s a place where… more