Mamoudzou - Mamoudzou

Mamoudzou is the largest town in Mayotte. It is situated on the North East aspect of the main island of Mayotte (Grand Terre), lying opposite Mayotte's other island, Petit Terre. The airport for Mayotte is on Petit Terre. To get between the two islands there is a frequent passenger/car ferry

Get in

Get around

Driving a car is "exciting". The locals tend to bend the rules of the road so caution is necessary at all times.

See

The daily market is very colorful and bustling.

Do

Go on boat rides into the lagoon to watch dolphins and whales (seasonal).

Buy

Mamoudzou has no "shopping center" as such but there are a few shops scattered around, along with banks, restaurants, hotels and bars (despite the island being mainly Muslim).

Eat

Buy charcoal in the market for beach barbecues.

Drink

Sleep

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