* Abu-Sa'id al-Umawi: A Moroccan traveler and explorer who Ibn Battuta met during his journey to Mecca. They traveled together for some time.
* Ibrahim ibn Muhammad al-Jawhari: A Meccan scholar and theologian who was a friend and guide to Ibn Battuta. He introduced Ibn Battuta to the intellectual circles of Mecca and helped him in his studies.
* Nur ad-Din al-Halabi: A Syrian scholar and geographer who was a friend and travel companion of Ibn Battuta. They traveled together for some time.
* Muhammad al-'Abdari: A Moroccan scholar and traveler who Ibn Battuta met during his journey to Sijilmasa. They traveled together for some time.