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    Creole Mauritius began as a place to learn the island’s language and grew into a guide to living in and visiting Mauritius. Pick the path that fits you and read in order.

    Visiting for the first time

    Visas, the best time to go, where to stay and what a trip really costs. Read the first three before you book.

    1. The Ultimate Guide to Mauritius

      Plan your Mauritius trip with this complete guide to the best areas, beaches, weather, food, transport, costs, culture and essential travel tips.

      Travel 16 min read

    Then read

    All travel guides

    Living here or moving here

    Buses, bank accounts, ID cards, clinics and schools: the practical guides residents and newcomers open most.

    Then read

    All guides for residents

    And a few words of Creole

    Almost everyone on the island speaks Kreol Morisien. A handful of words goes a long way at the market, on the bus and with neighbours.

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    reye, rey

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