Ibn Batuta, a Moroccan Berber Explorer Who Traveled Throughout the Islamic World in the 14th Century

Ibn Batuta was a Moroccan Berber Explorer who traveled throughout the Islamic world in the 14th century. He stayed in Mecca where he recovered his health after being struck with dysentery on the road from Baghdad to Mecca. Ibn Batuta had never been on a sea voyage up to this point, and he admitted that he was terrified of the experience. Go to Explorerspodcast.com to find a map of Ibn Batuta's adventures.