The Moris Insider Blog

Local tips, smart moves and practical guides to live Mauritius like an Insider, not like a tourist.

Fishing mode in Mauritius: knowing when to go out
No. 30Fishing

Fishing mode in Mauritius: knowing when to go out

Tide, moon, pressure and light: how the fishing mode in the app works out the best moments to go fishing in Mauritius, hour by hour.

28 August 2026 · 9 min read
Mauritius travel journal: how I keep track of my days
No. 29Journal

Mauritius travel journal: how I keep track of my days

Photos, notes and stars: how the travel journal in the app fills itself in Mauritius, and turns a whole trip into one shareable story image.

26 August 2026 · 8 min read
Mauritius marine weather: reading the sea before you go
No. 28Weather

Mauritius marine weather: reading the sea before you go

Wind, swell, current, tide and UV: how I read Mauritius marine weather region by region, and what it changes about my days on the island.

18 August 2026 · 9 min read
Scuba Diving in Mauritius: Sites, Levels and Season
No. 27Ocean

Scuba Diving in Mauritius: Sites, Levels and Season

The Cathedral, the northern wrecks, the eastern drift passes and Blue Bay’s lagoon: where to dive in Mauritius, in which season and at which level.

16 August 2026 · 10 min read
Fishing in Mauritius: Spots, Seasons and the Best Windows
No. 26Ocean

Fishing in Mauritius: Spots, Seasons and the Best Windows

Big game fishing from Black River, marlin and tuna seasons, lagoon and shore fishing: the local guide, with the best bite windows of the day.

15 August 2026 · 10 min read
Mauritian Rum: the Distilleries to Visit
No. 25Culture

Mauritian Rum: the Distilleries to Visit

Chamarel’s agricole rum, a sugar museum and homemade rhum arrangé: where to visit distilleries and taste rum in Mauritius, by locals.

14 August 2026 · 9 min read
Where to Eat in Mauritius: The Best Restaurants
No. 24Food

Where to Eat in Mauritius: The Best Restaurants

Fine dining by the lagoon, beach food trucks and market food courts: the addresses where Mauritians take their friends — no tourist traps.

13 August 2026 · 10 min read
Wild South Mauritius: the off-the-beaten-track route
No. 23Itinerary

Wild South Mauritius: the off-the-beaten-track route

Gris-Gris, Rochester Falls, Le Souffleur, Bel Ombre, Macondé: a one-day route through the part of the island the ocean carved — written by locals.

2 August 2026 · 10 min read
Mauritius Local Markets: Port Louis, Flacq and Beyond
No. 22Culture

Mauritius Local Markets: Port Louis, Flacq and Beyond

The 1839 Central Market, Flacq's giant fair, Mahébourg's Monday market: the right days, the art of haggling and what to bring home — by locals.

29 July 2026 · 9 min read
Mauritius honeymoon: the no-traps guide by locals
No. 21Tips

Mauritius honeymoon: the no-traps guide by locals

The right season, the right coast, the experiences truly worth it — and the classic honeymoon traps, explained by locals.

27 July 2026 · 9 min read
Cyclone season in Mauritius: the real risks
No. 20Weather

Cyclone season in Mauritius: the real risks

The official season, warning classes I to IV, what actually happened in 2024 — and when to travel without worry.

26 July 2026 · 9 min read
The best hikes in Mauritius
No. 19Nature

The best hikes in Mauritius

Le Morne, Black River Gorges, Le Pouce, 7 Cascades — six trails verified by locals, with the right season and the right reflexes.

24 July 2026 · 9 min read
Mauritius map: beaches, spots and road trips
No. 18Itinerary

Mauritius map: beaches, spots and road trips

The four coasts, real driving times and the interactive explorer map — the island explained region by region.

23 July 2026 · 9 min read
Le Morne: hiking, beach and kitesurfing
No. 17Nature

Le Morne: hiking, beach and kitesurfing

The UNESCO summit, the One Eye kite spot, the beach and lagoon — the Le Morne guide.

22 July 2026 · 11 min read
Renting a Car in Mauritius: Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid
No. 16Transport

Renting a Car in Mauritius: Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid

Driving on the left, licence, insurance, deposit: rent without getting caught out.

20 July 2026 · 10 min read
Mauritian Street Food: 12 Dishes You Have to Try
No. 15Food

Mauritian Street Food: 12 Dishes You Have to Try

Dholl puri, chilli cakes, alouda… the 12 must-tries and where to eat them.

19 July 2026 · 9 min read
Trou aux Biches vs Flic en Flac: which beach to choose?
No. 14Beaches

Trou aux Biches vs Flic en Flac: which beach to choose?

Lagoon, snorkelling, families, sunsets: the honest comparison.

15 July 2026 · 10 min read
Chamarel: Seven Coloured Earth, waterfall & rum
No. 13Nature

Chamarel: Seven Coloured Earth, waterfall & rum

Seven Coloured Earth, waterfall, giant tortoises and rum — the guide.

15 July 2026 · 11 min read
Île aux Cerfs: the complete guide (without the scams)
No. 12Excursion

Île aux Cerfs: the complete guide (without the scams)

Access, beaches, waterfall, activities — and how to avoid the scams.

13 July 2026 · 11 min read
Swimming with dolphins in Mauritius: the honest guide
No. 11Ocean

Swimming with dolphins in Mauritius: the honest guide

Where, when, the rules and how to respect the Tamarin dolphins.

12 July 2026 · 10 min read
All inclusive Mauritius: worth it, or a guesthouse instead?
No. 10Where to stay

All inclusive Mauritius: worth it, or a guesthouse instead?

Budget, food, freedom, beaches: which option is genuinely worth it for you.

10 July 2026 · 10 min read
Flights to Mauritius: when to book, direct routes and smart prices
No. 9Flights

Flights to Mauritius: when to book, direct routes and smart prices

Airlines that fly direct, real flight time and the best moment to book your ticket.

8 July 2026 · 10 min read
Snorkelling in Mauritius: the 12 best spots
No. 8Snorkelling

Snorkelling in Mauritius: the 12 best spots

Coral, fish and turtles: the 12 spots worth the mask, from the beach or by boat.

6 July 2026 · 10 min read
Where to stay in Mauritius: which coast to choose
No. 7Where to stay

Where to stay in Mauritius: which coast to choose

North, west, east or south: the honest guide to all four coasts to pick your base.

5 July 2026 · 8 min read
Mauritius trip cost in 2026: the honest budget guide
No. 6Budget

Mauritius trip cost in 2026: the honest budget guide

Flights, hotels, car hire, food: what it really costs, and how to spend less.

5 July 2026 · 9 min read
Mauritius: 12 tourist traps to avoid in 2026
No. 5Tips

Mauritius: 12 tourist traps to avoid in 2026

The 12 mistakes that ruin a trip, and the smart move for each.

30 June 2026 · 7 min read
The secret beaches of Mauritius, away from the crowds
No. 4Beaches

The secret beaches of Mauritius, away from the crowds

Quiet coves and lagoons, far from the crowds, and how to find them.

30 June 2026 · 7 min read
Mauritius 7-day itinerary: the perfect road trip
No. 3Itinerary

Mauritius 7-day itinerary: the perfect road trip

One week, day by day, region by region, with no wasted time.

30 June 2026 · 7 min read
Best time to visit Mauritius: a month-by-month guide
No. 2When to go

Best time to visit Mauritius: a month-by-month guide

Climate, sea and crowds month by month to pick the right time.

30 June 2026 · 7 min read
Mauritius with kids: 12 tested family activities
No. 1Family

Mauritius with kids: 12 tested family activities

12 safe, tested activities for a great holiday with kids.

30 June 2026 · 7 min read