Moroni walking tour & city guide
A quiet island capital of lanes, mosques and lava shores.
6 videos · uploaded 2023–2026
Moroni 4K Walking Tour
Video by One Man Wolf Pack · Sep 2026 · All rights belong to the creator · More from One Man Wolf Pack →
All rights belong to the creator.
Watch next
More Moroni walks
Go deeper
Explore Moroni
City guide
Moroni on foot
Moroni is the capital of the Comoros, on the west coast of the island of Grande Comore. Its old medina is a maze of narrow, shaded lanes and carved wooden doors, leading down to a small harbour framed by the white arches of the Old Friday Mosque.
The medina and the harbour
The medina, behind the waterfront, is a quiet tangle of alleys with old stone houses, small mosques and courtyards. The Old Friday Mosque, with its white minaret and arcades facing the sea, is the city's best-known sight.
Volo-Volo market, a short walk north, is the busiest place in town, full of fruit, fish, spices and fabrics.
A classic walk
Start at the old harbour and the Old Friday Mosque, then wander up through the lanes of the medina. Walk along the seafront road towards Coulé, then continue to Volo-Volo market. In the evening, watch the sunset over the black lava rocks of the coast.
Good to know
The cooler, drier season from May to October is the best time to visit; the hot, rainy season brings cyclones from January to April. The Comoros are a conservative Muslim country, so dress modestly in town. Mount Karthala, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, can be climbed with a guide.
Don't miss
Top sights in Moroni
- 1
Old Friday Mosque
The white seafront mosque by the old harbour.
- 2
Medina of Moroni
Narrow lanes, carved doors and old stone houses.
- 3
Old harbour
The small port where the dhows once docked.
- 4
Volo-Volo market
The city's busy main market.
Near Moroni
Mount Karthala
A huge active volcano that can be climbed.
Lac Salé
A crater lake by the sea in the north of the island.
Eat
Food markets & where to eat in Moroni
Volo-Volo market
Fruit, snacks and simple local food.
The seafront
Grilled fish and seafood by the water.
Medina
Small cafés and tea stalls.
Taste
Food to try in Moroni
Langouste à la vanille
Lobster cooked in a vanilla sauce.
Mataba
Cassava leaves cooked in coconut milk.
Pilaou
Spiced rice with meat, served at celebrations.
Ntsambu
Grilled or fried breadfruit.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Enjoyed the walk?
Plan your trip to Moroni
Here is everything you need to see Moroni for real.
- Hotels in MoroniCompare places to stay and prices.
- Tours & ticketsWalking tours, museums and day trips in Moroni.
- eSIM for ComorosStay online from the moment you land.
Some links may be affiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Keep watching
Recommendations, memories and questions about Moroni are welcome. Please follow our community guidelines.
Sign in to join the conversation. Reading is open to everyone.
Loading comments…