His memoirs, recorded on his final return home after nearly 30 years of travel, shed light on many facets of life and culture during the 14th century, especially in the medieval Muslim world.
Tema mälestused, mis talletati pärast ta lõplikku kojupöördumist ligikaudu 30 rännuaasta järel, heidavad valgust paljudele elutahkudele ja kultuurile eeskätt 14. sajandi keskaegses islamimaailmas.