Features for expats in Mauritius
Leisure
Have you ever attended a Hindu festival, perhaps a church for Easter celebrations? Or maybe even the Muslim festival of Eid? Mauritius is a melting pot of lots of different traditions, religions, music and culture. Perhaps while you are living on the island you may like to experience the rich diversity Mauritius and its people have to offer. Expat Nicola tells you about her favorite ways to experience Mauritian culture.
Accommodation
A beachside villa in Grand Baie, a cute apartment in Flic en Flac or urban living in Rose Hill and Port Louis, looking to invest in property in Mauritius is exciting, but there is also a lot to think about buying as an expat. So let's break it down and take a look at what this fabulous island has to offer!
Everyday life
From Gateau Piment to fresh fish and mango vindaloo and roti to a fabulous gentleman named Mr. Aslam who has been making and selling homemade ice- cream in a myriad of flavours on Rose-Hill high street for 42 years! There is such a variety of tasty and different street foods to try here in Mauritius. Nicola, a British expat in Mauritius, wants to take you to explore her favorite street food.
Everyday life
Like many expatriates in Mauritius, you're probably very keen to travel to your home country, even for a few days, to reunite with your family and friends. And this is not hard to understand since most of you have been separated for more than a year now. But even if countries around the world are ending lockdowns and reopening their borders, how safe is it to travel right now?
Leisure
The Expat Mag Mauritius is back with its creole expressions to help you blend in. This week, we are looking at the expression ‘Lalang aplodi'.
Leisure
Often as an expat in Mauritius, researching and finding different ways to stay inspired can be challenging so let's look at some tried and tested activities to keep you inspired and motivated on your journey here.
Work
Finding a job in Mauritius is not that easy as it seems to be. And as in any country, there are things you should look out for! So if you're planning to relocate to Mauritius for work amid or after the crisis, here are key points to consider.
Everyday life
Moving abroad is a real challenge. Unfortunately, not everyone is conscious of this! People who have never travelled or lived abroad usually have a lot of misconceptions about expat life. So here are some of the most common remarks you should expect from people abroad or your friends and family in your home country.
Shopping
Local consumption means caring about the environment, empowering local enterprises and often, ensuring better quality. So how to go about shifting to local consumption.
Everyday life
Are you tempted by a delicious KFC or a McDonald's burger? Or a nice “mine bouillie” in your favourite snack? Like most people in Mauritius, you're probably waiting for the lockdown to end so that you can have your favourite foods. How about getting them delivered to your doorstep?
Everyday life
In the COVID-19 era, many countries such as Canada, New Zealand and South Korea are placing their bets on immigration for economic recovery. Can immigration be the answer to the current economic downturn?
Everyday life
It might not be very perceptible in English but Mauritian towns and villages can have peculiar names, to say the least. Here is a rundown of how some Mauritian towns and villages were named.
Leisure
Week 5 of lockdown. And it must be starting to feel very boring. Are you running out of ways to keep yourselves busy? Let's have a look at how to make the best of this lockdown Mauritian-style!
Leisure
If the lockdown has got you bored, we've got the perfect idea for you. Have you tried listening to Mauritian music? We have compiled some of the most popular artists to keep you busy for a whole week.
Everyday life
Like last year, Easter will be celebrated this Sunday in Mauritius amid the lockdown. But being locked down doesn't mean you can't enjoy it at all. Although churches will be closed, families will still gather in peace and harmony.
Schools & studies
All schools in Mauritius are closed since the lockdown was announced. Still, international schools have implemented homeschooling to help their students during this complicated period. Kirsty Lallchand, Head of Dukesbridge Primary school, talks to us about the challenges and benefits of homeschooling.
Leisure
Including a workout in your routine will definitely help maintain mental and emotional balance during these uncertain times. Inka Goodwin, a Personal Trainer (PT) living and working in Mauritius gives us a few tips on keeping fit during the lockdown.
Blakkayo is an artist and an activist. His fourth album came out in February. A whole eleven years after Love N Respect, Orizinal Blakkayo is back with "Soz serye". Twenty-two songs on this new album. This is the perfect occasion for expats to get to know this singer.
Other Types
Work
A tech entrepreneur for more than twenty years and based in Mauritius for the past five, Breno Le Gal has built a career that bridges digital innovation, craftsmanship and local entrepreneurship. After founding Ewa's Kitchen, an artisanal business born from a deeply personal journey, he went on to create Crafty, an AI-powered management solution designed to support artisans and independent creators. In this interview, Breno shares his entrepreneurial journey, his perspective on the challenges facing Mauritian artisans, and his vision for a more accessible digital future for small businesses.
Sponsored
Mauritius Telecom
In a context where energy efficiency and mobility are essential, Work From Home has become a necessity. To support this shift, Mauritius Telecom is proposing exceptional offers designed to transform every Mauritian home into a high-performance workspace and study hub.
Everyday life
Within just a few days, a wide stretch of sand vanished along the west coast of Mauritius. A stark episode that lays bare a truth backed by data, even as authorities moved quickly to try to restore the situation: the island is among the most vulnerable in the world to rising sea levels and coastal erosion.
Schools & studies
Mauritius is about to join a already lengthy list of countries that have chosen to act. More than 60 nations have enacted laws or policies restricting smartphone use in schools. Among them are France, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Italy, Finland, Canada, and the Netherlands. The island, according to some observers, has been slow to follow suit. "Mauritius was too slow to react," say various stakeholders, who point to the antisocial behaviors that have proliferated in schools in the wake of mobile phone use.
Everyday life
Moving abroad often starts with a feeling, a vague desire for change that gradually takes shape. For Anaïs Honorez, the plan came together step by step, through travels across Asia and the discovery of Mauritius, where she settled in 2018. Since then, she has turned her personal experience into genuine expertise, helping dozens of expats each year navigate their move to the island. In this interview, she looks back on her journey, shares the realities of life in Mauritius beyond the postcard clichés, and offers practical advice for a successful relocation, from preparation through those first months on the ground.
Visas
Mauritius is taking its attractiveness strategy to the next level. Announced at the Cabinet Meeting on April 10, 2026, a Golden Visa Scheme is currently in the works, alongside a dedicated concierge service for ultra-high-net-worth investors. Behind the announcement lies a clear and deliberate ambition: to capture capital on the move, and fast.
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