Mutsamudu- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Mutsamudu, the largest city on Anjouan Island and the second-largest in the Comoros, offers a mix of history, culture, and commerce. Founded in 1482, it was once a thriving Swahili port connecting Mozambique and Madagascar, and by the 1700s, it became the wealthiest town in the Comoros. The city features an ancient citadel built in 1786, narrow streets lined with shops and crafts, and a 15th-century medina. Mutsamudu is also home to the only deep-water port in the Comoros, playing a key role in the region's economy with imports like rice, cement, and petroleum, and exports such as ylang-ylang, cloves, and vanilla.