Plan your trip to Mauritius - Part 1



Maurice the Dodo

We were recently present at the Emirates Holidays Brochure launch in Dubai, where we met people and travel agents wanting to learn more about Mauritius (we even had Maurice the Dodo with us!).

So, here we will list some frequent questions we got asked during the 2-day event, and hopefully this will you give you a better idea about life and tourism in Mauritius:


- Where is Mauritius?
Mauritius is located off the east cost of Africa (east of Madagascar)

- How long does it take to get there?
Depends where you are travelling from. From the GCC, it takes between 5 - 9 hours depending where you're flying from.

- What's the capital of Mauritius?
Port Louis.

- How easy is it for Muslims to find Halal food in Mauritius?
Very easy. There is a large Muslim population in Mauritius so countless restaurants, shops and hotels offer Halal food.

- I'm travelling with my family, how safe is Mauritius?
Very safe. In addition to the regular police force, the tourism police are situated in many areas and attraction around Mauritius 24/7. Their job is to ensure the safety and well being of tourists and they speak multiple languages (French, Kreole, Englisg and sometimes even Arabic) - so if you're lost or need assistance, don't hesitate to ask them for help!

- Do I need a visa to enter Mauritius?
Many nationalities will get a Mauritius visa upon entry - otherwise you'll need to apply for a one. We recommend checking with your travel agent as they can advise on the best way to apply for one. You can also check this link for more information: http://www.maurinet.com/tourist_information/visa_requirements

- Now that I'm in Mauritius, what should I do?
That....will be in part 2 of this blog :).