5 Best Photo Locations in Mauritius for Couples

Mantas Kubilinskas

Nov 14, 2019

3 min read

Updated: Oct 26

Black-and-white close-up of a smiling woman holding a man’s forearms, with hair blowing across her face.

These five Mauritius photo locations offer different ways to frame a couple: a mountain backdrop, colored-earth textures, a rocky coast, forest layers and a lagoon. Choose the scenery you want first, then check the access, opening hours and permissions for the session you are planning.

Couple holding hands on a rocky outcrop above blue water.

Wide view of a spreading tree beside a wooden railing under a deep blue sky.

Couple embracing at a viewpoint with a waterfall and dense forest behind them.

Le Morne: mountain scale and space around the couple

Couple leaning close together beneath a cloudy blue sky.

Curving coastal road beside a blue bay, with a sandy beach and trees in the distance.

A mountain backdrop can give a portrait scale while leaving the people small within the frame. A coastal view and a hike on Le Morne are separate plans. If you want the trail, check its current status and requirements with the Le Morne Heritage Trust. General published hours and an older closure notice do not establish today’s opening, and hiking access does not settle commercial photography permission.

Black-and-white close portrait of a couple laughing in sunglasses.

Couple looking up while holding hands on rocks beside the sea.

Chamarel: color and texture within the permitted viewpoints

Black-and-white close-up of a woman in sunglasses, with windblown hair and a man beside her.

Chamarel’s colored earth offers a different palette from a beach. Its Code of Conduct allows recreational photographs but requires prior management approval for commercial photography or video. Stay on marked paths and around the earth’s perimeter. A ticket does not permit a commercial session or entry onto the dunes.

Couple sitting together on coastal rocks beneath dramatic clouds.

Black-and-white portrait of a woman lifting a braided headband while leaning against a man.

The operator’s opening information starts at 08:30, so a dawn entry should not be assumed. Confirm the session time and what admission includes. Waterfall viewpoints and separately booked activities have different access.

Man leaning toward a laughing woman’s temple with a rocky hill behind them.

Gris Gris: coastline and movement

Couple holding both hands and leaning apart in front of multicolored earth formations.

Black-and-white close-up of a couple embracing beneath trees.

Air Mauritius’s guide to Gris Gris describes sea cliffs and strong waves on a coast without reef protection. That exposed setting can add movement to portraits, but it calls for a careful working position. Check conditions and access before the session, and confirm any commercial-photography requirements with the relevant manager.

Couple kissing on a sandy beach beside turquoise water, with mountains on the horizon.

Black River Gorges: forest layers and quieter framing

Man jumping above a woman standing beside a wooden railing, with colored earth formations behind them.

Couple standing beneath a thatched canopy beside colorful earth formations.

Forest backgrounds give the photographs shade, depth and a different pace from an open coastline. The government’s park visitor guide permits visitor photographs and asks people to stay on tracks and avoid disturbing wildlife. Confirm the approval needed for a professional session and the route you intend to use. Historic photographs near water do not establish permission to leave a trail.

Couple embracing beside a wooden railing in front of colorful earth formations and green hills.

Pointe d’Esny: simple compositions beside the lagoon

Waterfall dropping down a tall rock face amid dense green forest.

Man laughing and raising three fingers toward the camera, with a woman smiling behind him.

The Government of Mauritius’s Pointe d’Esny profile identifies a 21.5-hectare coastal wetland and Ramsar site with mangroves, coastal fish, and migratory and shore birds. A lagoon portrait can stay simple while giving the habitat room. Confirm your route and photography requirements before the session.

Couple leaning their foreheads together at a viewpoint overlooking turquoise coastal water.

Black-and-white portrait of a woman with windblown hair and sunglasses, with a man behind her.

Compare the five settings at a glance

Woman adjusting her sunglasses on a wooded path while a man jumps behind her.

Location	Portrait setting	Confirm before you plan
Le Morne	Mountain scale and open coastal views	Check trail status and current requirements if the session includes a hike.
Chamarel	Colored earth and waterfall viewpoints	Confirm commercial-session approval, opening time, and admission.
Gris Gris	Sea cliffs and exposed surf	Check conditions, working position, access, and photography arrangements.
Black River Gorges	Forest shade and trail layers	Confirm requirements for a professional session and stay on marked tracks.
Pointe d’Esny	Lagoon and coastal wetland	Confirm the entry route and photography requirements; avoid disturbing habitat.

Two people sitting on separate boulders beside a shaded forest stream.

Couple splashing water while standing among rocks in a forest stream.

How should you choose the time and location?

Couple jumping while holding hands on a sandy beach beside turquoise water.

Use these three checks to match a location to your session:

Black-and-white portrait of a man holding a woman’s hand as her hair falls across her face.

Four people holding hands while standing on rocks in a shallow forest stream.

Choose the backdrop first: mountain scale, colored earth, exposed coast, forest, or lagoon.
Confirm the exact route, opening times where relevant, and photography requirements with the responsible site manager.
Set the session time around access, walking, and the weather for your chosen place.

Black-and-white view of a couple embracing beside rocks and a wooded stream.

A shorter route leaves more room for the session and for changes in cloud, wind, or access. Sunrise is one option, not a plan that fits every location.

Black-and-white portrait of a laughing man holding his sunglasses in a forest.

Black-and-white close portrait of a woman looking toward the camera as a man leans beside her.

Current public access guidance was checked October 2, 2026. Confirm the details for your date before making arrangements. For more photographed stories, browse the engagement articles.

Animated sequence of a couple approaching and turning together on a tree-lined road between red no-entry signs.

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