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Which regions of the Muslim world did Ibn Battuta visit?

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Engraving of Ibn Battuta in Egypt, standing on a decorated stone block with another man, overlooking ancient Egyptian columns and palm trees in the background. — Ibn Battuta Ibn Baṭṭūṭah (right) with an Egyptian man in Egypt.

Ibn Battuta, a renowned medieval Muslim traveler, visited almost all countries within the Muslim world during his extensive journeys. His travels spanned approximately 75,000 miles, driven by a passion for exploring new lands and cultures.12

His visits across the Muslim world included:

North Africa and the Middle East: He traveled through his native Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, and the Hejaz region of Arabia, frequently visiting Mecca and Medina.23
Central and Western Asia: He journeyed through Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Anatolia, Central Asia, and Afghanistan.2
South and Southeast Asia: He spent significant time in India, the Maldive Islands, Bengal, and Sumatra.23
Africa: He visited the eastern African coast as far as Kilwa and later traveled across the Sahara to the empire of Mali.23
Europe: He visited the kingdom of Granada in Moorish Spain.3

These travels are documented in his famous work, the Rihlah.1