Fomboni
Mohéli's capital and port town, where ferries and flights arrive. Stroll the old market, mosques and seafront, then stock up before heading out to the rest of the island.
Fomboni, Mohéli's capital with a population of about 15,000, sits on the north coast. It is the port for ferries from Grande Comore and Anjouan, and the airport is a few kilometers east. The town moves at a slow pace. At the harbor you can watch fishing boats and ferries being loaded, and the central market is the place to buy vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang oil and tropical fruit. Look out for the Friday Mosque and the old colonial-era buildings. East of town, Djoièzi (Djoièzi), once the capital of the Sultanate of Mohéli, has an old mosque and royal remains. Fomboni has the island's most banks, shops and simple restaurants, so change money here (most places accept only cash), buy a SIM card, and rent a car or hire a driver for trips to Nioumachoua and Itsamia. During Ramadan, many restaurants close during the day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mohéli Highland Forest (Mlédjélé)
- Ouallah Beaches
- Mohéli Marine Park (Mohéli National Park)
- Nioumachoua Islets
- Lake Dziani Boudouni
- Itsamia Turtle Beach