Attractions in Comoros

Alliance Française de Moroni

The Alliance Française in Moroni is a cultural venue for events, classes, and public programs.

Domoni Waterfront

Domoni's waterfront is a public coastal area with open views of the Indian Ocean.

National Museum of the Comoros

The National Museum in Moroni preserves the cultural and natural heritage of the archipelago, including rare exhibits like the coelacanth.

Volovolo Central Market

Volovolo Market is Moroni's busiest market and a key place for daily shopping.

Lycée Saïd Mohamed Cheikh

This secondary school in Moroni is the country's most prestigious educational institution and has produced many leaders.

Itsandra Beach Hotel

Itsandra Beach Hotel is a well-known beachfront hotel north of Moroni.

Cathedral of Saint Thérèse

The Cathedral of Saint Thérèse in Moroni is the primary Catholic church of the country and a center for the Christian community.

Ouani Airport Terminal

The Ouani airport terminal is the main air gateway to Anjouan.

Bander es Salam Airport Terminal

The Bander es Salam terminal on Mohéli island is a central landmark for travelers and the island's goods traffic.

Government Palace

This administrative building in Moroni houses key ministries and government offices of the Comoros.

Mutsamudu Port

Mutsamudu has the only deep-water port in the Comoros, which is crucial for international freight traffic.

Old Mutsamudu City Gates

The historic city gates of Mutsamudu mark the entrances to the old medina and are relics of the former fortification.

Fomboni Town Hall

Fomboni Town Hall is the administrative heart of Mohéli island and a well-known public building.

Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport

This is the primary international airport of the Comoros, connecting Grande Comore island with the world.

Moroni Harbor

Moroni Harbor is the main maritime gateway of Grande Comore.

Grand Friday Mosque of Moroni

This iconic white mosque by the harbor of Moroni is one of the most photographed landmarks in the Comoros.

Radio Comores Building

The national broadcaster building in Moroni is a landmark for communication and information on the islands.

Malouzini Stadium

The Malouzini Stadium is the largest and most modern football stadium in the Comoros, located south of Moroni.

Iconi Fort Ruins

The ruins of the Iconi fortress on the cliffs bear witness to the town's defensive past against invaders.

Moroni Clock Tower

The clock tower in the center of Moroni is a distinctive landmark and meeting point in the capital.

Grand Mosque of Mutsamudu

The Grand Mosque of Mutsamudu is an architectural landmark in the second largest city of the Comoros.

Grand Mosque of Mbéni

The Grand Mosque of Mbéni is the religious and architectural center of this important northern town.

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Dziani Boudouni

Dziani Boudouni is a sulfurous crater lake in the south of Mohéli island.

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Lac Salé

Lac Salé is a distinctive salt water lake located in a volcanic crater at the northern tip of Grande Comore.

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Lake Dzialandzé

Lake Dzialandzé is a crater lake in the highlands of Anjouan and an important water source for the island.

La Grille Mountain Range

La Grille is a volcanic mountain range in the north of Grande Comore, known for its numerous ash cones.

Mount Ntingui

Mount Ntingui is the highest peak on Anjouan island, offering spectacular views across the archipelago.

Mount Karthala

Mount Karthala is an active shield volcano and the highest point in the Comoros, located on Grande Comore island.

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Chissioua Ouénéfou

Chissioua Ouénéfou is one of the larger islets off Mohéli in the Nioumachoua group.

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Bimbini Peninsula

The Bimbini Peninsula is a rugged headland on Anjouan's coast.

Mount Habakari

Mount Habakari is a forested peak on Mohéli island, representing an important watershed.

Mount Sima

Mount Sima is a prominent elevation in the west of Anjouan island with steep slopes.

More highlights

Spice Garden of Moroni

Near the capital, visitors can see the variety of Comorian spices like pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg in their natural environment.

Livingstone's Fruit Bat Habitat

Livingstone's fruit bats are one of the largest and rarest bat species in the world, living only in the mountain forests of Anjouan and Mohéli.

Historic Center of Iconi

Iconi's old center preserves narrow lanes and stone walls that reflect the town's precolonial past.

Ylang-Ylang Plantations of Bambao

The Bambao region on Grande Comore is known for its extensive Ylang-Ylang fields, whose flowers are harvested for perfume production.

Coconut Groves of Mitsamiouli

In the north of Grande Comore, vast coconut palm groves stretch out, which are of central importance to the local economy and nutrition.

Ylang-Ylang Distillery of Ouani

The Ouani ylang-ylang distillery shows how the island's flower harvest is turned into essential oil.

Clove Groves of Mohéli

On the island of Mohéli, clove trees characterize the landscape, and their dried flower buds are exported worldwide as a precious spice.

Vanilla Fields of Anjouan

Anjouan is one of the world's most significant producers of high-quality Bourbon vanilla, which thrives in the fertile valleys.

Ancient Mosque of Fomboni

The ancient mosque of Fomboni is the oldest religious building on Mohéli, bearing witness to the early Islamization of the island.

Old Itsandra (Ruins)

The ruins of Itsandra preserve remnants of royal fortifications and walls from the former seat of power.

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Coelacanth Marine Area

The Coelacanth Marine Area off Grande Comore is linked to the famous living fossil.

Excavations of Sima

The archaeological site of Sima contains finds dating back to the 9th century, proving the early settlement of the island.

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Moya Beach

Moya Beach is a sandy beach in southern Anjouan with cliffs behind it.

Dugong Sanctuary of Mohéli

In the seagrass meadows of the Mohéli Marine Park lives a small, strictly protected population of rare dugongs (sea cows).

Bird Paradise of Chissioua Mchaco

The small island of Chissioua Mchaco is a significant refuge for thousands of seabirds that can nest here undisturbed.

Lemur Forest of Mohéli

Mohéli's forests provide habitat for mongoose lemurs and other small forest animals.

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Trou du Prophète

Trou du Prophète is a sheltered bay on the north coast of Grande Comore.

Humpback Whale Observation Zone

Between July and October, humpback whales migrate through the warm waters of the Comoros to give birth to their calves.