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Welcome to the enchanting island of Mauritius, where crystal-clear waters, lush landscapes, and rich cultural heritage await. Let us guide you through the southern wonders of this tropical paradise. The journey begins at the [...]
Published On: February 2nd, 20244.4 min read
This week, we will discover more about Fabrice Jodun., our Senior MICE Consultant who joined Mautourco in 2007. Integrating the MICE department at some point in his career at Mautourco, was something he had [...]
Published On: November 1st, 20233.5 min read
Have you ever wondered how to discover life at sea in the most sustainable way possible? Well, grab your kayaks and paddles and let’s kayak towards the waters of Tamarin Bay. At 6:30, we [...]
Published On: October 27th, 20232.1 min read
Allow me to give you an exclusive glimpse of Mautourco’s MICE department! As I joined Mautourco’s MICE team in September 2022, little did I know that I was meeting with what I would consider [...]
Published On: September 29th, 20234.7 min read
In Mauritius, long ago, one could find washerwomen at work on our riverbanks. It was the favourite place where the women of the village met for their usual daily household’s laundry. First, it was [...]
Published On: August 18th, 20232 min readMelting pot! Mosaic Island! Multicultural island! So many expressions to describe one of the greatest treasures of Mauritius: an ethnic pluralism that makes it an exceptional island. An island with “ras melanze” (mixed races), [...]
Published On: August 4th, 20232.2 min readOn the wedding day the bride woke up before sunrise in a house bubbling with excitement. She ate only a few mouthfuls of kheer (sweetened rice cooked in milk) surrounded by some younger cousins [...]
Published On: July 7th, 20232.8 min readOn Thursday evening, the bride and groom’s house were already a carnival of merriment and gaiety. The festivities usually start with the mehendi ceremony. While the bride was dressed simply, henna was applied on her [...]
Published On: June 30th, 20232.8 min readEid al-Adha also known as Bakrid in Mauritius, marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. It is the second Eid [...]
Published On: June 16th, 20231.7 min readWe first need to add the context: Mauritius of yesteryear where only a privileged few owned a TV set which only broadcasted films at specific times each day. No cooking tv shows. Not many [...]
Published On: April 7th, 20233 min read