Mesopotamia · The land between two rivers
Where civilisation began, and hospitality never ended
From the gates of Babylon to the reed villages of the marshes and the mountains of Kurdistan — discover seven thousand years of stories, told over a glass of cardamom tea.
Iraq is where the story of cities, writing and law began. Today it welcomes travellers with ancient wonders, wild landscapes and a hospitality that will stay with you for life.
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Discover Iraqi heritage
Seven thousand years, still speaking
Ziggurats and citadels, maqam and mudhif — explore the living heritage of Mesopotamia.
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Why visit Iraq
A journey unlike any other
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The cradle of civilisation
Writing, the wheel, the first cities and the first laws were all born between the Tigris and the Euphrates.
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Legendary hospitality
In Iraq a guest is sacred. Expect to be offered tea, dates and conversation wherever you go.
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Landscapes you never expected
Snow-capped peaks, palm-lined rivers, desert plateaus and the vast wetlands of the marshes.
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A table like no other
Masgouf by the Tigris, kleicha in the bazaar, dolma in Mosul and slow-cooked quzi for celebrations.
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