About Us
Mesopotamia Tourism
Experienced in navigating mountains, exploring ancient ruins, and uncovering the beauty of historical towns, our team offers inviting tours that exceed conventional tourist destinations.
Mesopotamia Tourism is dedicated to providing safe and joyful journeys for travelers eager to discover the rich heritage and splendor of Iraq and Kurdistan Iraq.
Moreover, we prioritize sustainability and responsible tourism, ensuring our tours leave a positive impact on local communities and the environment. For instance, we have personally trained youth from Alqosh to represent their community and history, instilling in them a sense of pride and joy as they lead guided tours for us and other companies.
Join us on a journey where cultural diversity thrives, history comes alive, and memorable experiences await. Mesopotamia Tourism: Explore with Purpose.
Meet our team
Lanah Haddad
is an accomplished archaeologist who has studied and worked in the field of heritage across the MENA region, including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria. She has several academic publications to her name and has been involved in international archaeological excavation and restoration projects. In addition to her professional work, Lanah has also led guided tours in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, drawing on her passion for the region’s rich history and cultural diversity to provide visitors with a nuanced and insightful understanding of the area. As a skilled storyteller, she has a talent for making each tour a memorable and immersive experience. Lanah is fluent in German, English, Kurdish, and Arabic, allowing her to provide tours in a variety of languages
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Hani Hurmzi
has an epic beard that traces its roots back to ancient Mesopotamia. Originally from Kikruk and raised in Ainkawa-Erbil, he’s experienced in making homemade wine from grapes grown in the mountains of Shaqlawa. Guiding over 80 tours since our company started. As a multilingual talent fluent in Neo-Aramaic (Syriac), Kurdish, Arabic, and English, Hani has gained the trust of locals and can take you to places and open locked doors that others can’t.
As a passionate hiker himself, Hani is familiar with the majority of Kurdistan’s hiking trails and has shared his love for the outdoors with countless travelers on and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to try his tea during hiking breaks; not every black tea in Iraq tastes the same. Besides being a friendly and fun companion, Hani is also a skilled drone pilot and can capture beautiful moments for you, if requested.
Blacky & Dog Hiking
For private tours with Hani, you’re welcome to bring your dog along. If you don’t have one but would love to hike alongside Hani’s fearless and brave little dog, Blacky, just ask! Blacky can join the adventure and even serve as a guardian against the evil eye.
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Meena Rawanduzi
is a professional mountaineer with a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the Kurdistan Region. She can guide you through the wild terrain with ease. Following paths that have been crossed by generations of shepherds and their flocks, she will take you on a safe and enjoyable journey through the picturesque countryside. Meena offers special tours for young adventurers, carefully introducing children to the joys of hiking and fostering a deep connection with nature. Her thoughtful care ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
She is fluent in English and Kurdish (Bahdini & Sorani) and Persian.