# Iraqi Journeys with Ali — site profile

## Who we are
Iraqi Journeys with Ali is a boutique travel operator founded in 2016 by **Ali Jasim**, a guide born and raised in Baghdad. We run small-group and private guided expeditions through Iraq: ancient Mesopotamia (Babylon, Ur, Hatra, Nippur), the Mesopotamian Marshes (the "Garden of Eden"), and the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. 70+ tours completed, 1,500+ travelers hosted from 20+ countries, all verified 5-star reviews.

## What this site offers
- **Bookable expeditions** with fixed itineraries, per-person prices in USD, and real departure dates with live remaining-spot counts (overbooking is impossible — berths are guaranteed at confirmation).
- **Custom journeys** — travelers design their own itinerary through a step-by-step portal with an instant, precise per-person cost estimate (stays, transport, the $150/day guide fee, site tickets, meal plans).
- **Account-free tracking** — every booking and custom journey gets a personal tracking link so travelers can watch their status without creating an account.
- **Booking terms** — no online payment; a 30% deposit confirms (Western Union or bank transfer), balance due 30 days before departure. Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure.
- **Safety** — vetted drivers, constant contact with local authorities, 24/7 support by WhatsApp, and routes that avoid areas of concern.

## Current expeditions (prices in USD)
### Mesopotamia Odyssey — $1850 per person
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights · Difficulty: Moderate · Region: Southern Iraq
- Departures: 2026-10-01 (5 spots), 2026-11-12 (8 spots), 2027-03-04 (10 spots)
- Walk through 7,000 years of history on this immersive journey through the heart of Mesopotamia.
- Link: https://iraqijournys.com/tours/mesopotamia-odyssey

### Iraqi Kurdistan Trek — $2200 per person
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights · Difficulty: Challenging · Region: Northern Iraq
- Departures: 2026-09-10 (3 spots), 2026-10-22 (5 spots), 2027-05-06 (8 spots)
- Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Link: https://iraqijournys.com/tours/iraqi-kurdistan-trek

### Mesopotamian Marshes Expedition — $1500 per person
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights · Difficulty: Easy · Region: Southern Iraq
- Departures: 2026-10-15 (6 spots), 2026-11-26 (4 spots), 2027-04-08 (6 spots)
- Experience the ethereal beauty of the Mesopotamian Marshes.
- Link: https://iraqijournys.com/tours/mesopotamian-marshes

### Northern Odyssey — $1750 per person
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights · Difficulty: Moderate · Region: Northern Iraq
- Departures: 2026-11-05 (7 spots), 2027-02-18 (9 spots), 2027-04-22 (10 spots)
- Explore the rich heritage of northern Iraq.
- Link: https://iraqijournys.com/tours/northern-odyssey

### Southern Adventure — $1950 per person
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights · Difficulty: Moderate · Region: Southern Iraq
- Departures: 2026-11-20 (10 spots), 2027-01-14 (8 spots), 2027-03-18 (10 spots)
- Journey through the cultural and spiritual heart of southern Iraq.
- Link: https://iraqijournys.com/tours/southern-adventure

## Destinations we cover
- **The Mesopotamian Marshes** — The Garden of Eden A labyrinth of reeds and shimmering waterways where the Tigris and Euphrates meet - the legendary Garden of Eden. Home of the Marsh Arabs an ([guide](https://iraqijournys.com/landmarks/mesopotamian-marshes))
- **Amedi** — The Citadel on the Mesa Founded before 3000 BC, Amedi has watched over the road between Mesopotamia and the mountains for five thousand years. Perched 3,900 feet ab ([guide](https://iraqijournys.com/landmarks/amedi))
- **Hatra** — The Sun Temple City A walled city of the Parthian era that rose from the desert at the crossroads of the Roman and Persian worlds. Hatra's great circular city,  ([guide](https://iraqijournys.com/landmarks/hatra))
- **Erbil Citadel** — The Oldest Inhabited City on Earth Perched on a 30-metre mound at the heart of Erbil, the Citadel has been continuously inhabited for over 6,000 years - a living testament to  ([guide](https://iraqijournys.com/landmarks/erbil-citadel))

## Recent stories from the road
- [Samarra: The Spiral That Points to the Sky](https://iraqijournys.com/blog/samarra-the-spiral-minaret) — Nine coils of brick rising fifty-two metres over the Tigris - climbing the Malwiya, and what the Abbasid age still has to say to a traveller today.
- [Hatra: The City That Rome Never Took](https://iraqijournys.com/blog/hatra-the-city-that-rome-never-took) — Twice the legions besieged it, twice they marched away with nothing. Walking the great iwans of the sun temple city - and the story of the goddess Shahiro.
- [A Dawn in the Mesopotamian Marshes](https://iraqijournys.com/blog/a-dawn-in-the-mesopotamian-marshes) — Gliding through the reed channels of Chibayish as the first light of morning turns the water to gold - a glimpse of the Iraq that guidebooks cannot prepare you for.

## How to book
1. Browse [Expeditions](https://iraqijournys.com/tours) or design a [Custom Journey](https://iraqijournys.com/design-your-trip).
2. Submit the inquiry form (name, dates, party size) — Ali confirms personally within 24 hours.
3. Pay a 30% deposit to hold berths; the balance is due 30 days before departure.
4. Track the booking anytime via the personal tracking link.

## Contact
- Email: ali@iraqijournys.com
- WhatsApp: 9647735397443
- Base: Baghdad, Iraq · Languages: English, Arabic, Kurdish
- [Contact page](https://iraqijournys.com/contact) · [FAQ](https://iraqijournys.com/faq) · [Traveler reviews](https://iraqijournys.com/reviews)

## Metadata
- Site: https://iraqijournys.com
- Founded: 2016 · Tours: 70+ · Travelers: 1,500+ · Nationalities: 20+
- Price range: $1500–$2200 per person