Rocher de Dzaoudzi & Musée de Mayotte
A small rocky islet that was Mayotte's former capital, with colonial-era buildings still standing. The Musée de Mayotte is housed in the old barracks.
Rocher de Dzaoudzi is a small rocky islet connected to Petite-Terre by a causeway. The French established a base here in 1841, and it served as Mayotte's capital for a long time. The island preserves the governor's residence, the old barracks and colonial-era houses, and the ferry terminal is right beside it. The Musée de Mayotte (MUMA) is housed in the old barracks and displays the island's geology, marine life, Swahili-Comorian culture and colonial history. It is modest in size but a good place to learn about local culture. Check the official website for opening hours and exhibitions. A ferry from Mamoudzou takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Museum usually open Tue–Sat; check the official website
Nearby sights
- Marché couvert de Mamoudzou
- Îlot Mbouzi
- Lac Dziani (Dziani Dzaha)
- Plages de Moya
- Passe en S
- Plage de Sakouli
- Mosquée de Tsingoni
- Cascade de Soulou