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Mautourco: More than ever committed to Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Would you please be ready to spare a few minutes of your time so we can share some insights into a subject we truly value? [...]
Published On: March 7th, 20258.5 min read
Let yourself be carried away on a journey of tropical flavours like no other! The mix of cultures and the tropical climate offers a wide variety of drinks to discover. Sugarcane Juice: As you [...]
Published On: October 4th, 20241.9 min read
Turmeric, known locally as "safran" holds a cherished place in Mauritian cuisine, infusing dishes with its vibrant color and distinct flavour. From Vasco da Gama (Portuguese explorer who set foot on the island in [...]
Published On: June 27th, 20242.4 min read
Mauritian cuisine is a unique potpourri of flavours influenced by Indian, Chinese, African, European, and Creole cultures, heritage of our exceptionally rich colonial history. One of the characteristics of our traditional Mauritian cuisine is [...]
Published On: May 31st, 20242.1 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 read
Melting 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 read
On 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 read
On 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 read
