Moka City
Sustainable development
In Moka, sustainability isn’t just an idea, it’s a way of life. Every project here is designed to respect nature and improve everyday living for everyone.
35%
of the city is dedicated to green and common spaces
24000
trees planted in Moka
9 Moloks
available for waste sorting
6 km
of promenade for soft mobility
50
electric bikes available for self-service
1 st
city in Africa with a LEED-ND certified neighbourhood
A city built to last
In Moka, urban planning is designed with both the present and the future in mind. Schools, shops, offices, healthcare, everything is just minutes away. That’s the principle of the fifteen-minute city, where all your daily needs are within easy reach.
Mixed-use design
Eco-construction
Preserving and creating green spaces
Telfair, a LEED-certified neighbourhood
In 2025, Telfair’s city centre became the first neighbourhood in Africa to receive LEED-ND certification. This prestigious American standard is one of the toughest worldwide, awarded to only 49 neighbourhoods in the world.
Nature at the heart of the city
In Moka, nature grows with the city. 24,000 trees have been planted to enhance the environment and quality of life. This commitment earned Moka the Tree City of the World title, a first in Mauritius and only the second in Africa. Every year, locals come together for Arbor Day, a fun and meaningful way to green the city together.
Recycling is a shared habit
In Moka, waste sorting is second nature. Thanks to an interactive map and well-placed collection points, recycling is easy for everyone:
9 Moloks
placed in different the neighbourhoods
8 types de waste
that can be recycled in Moka (paper, glass, plastics, batteries, e-waste, and more)
Getting around differently
Fewer cars, more freedom. Moka supports modern, eco-friendly infrastructure to promote soft mobility:
6-km promenade
that will eventually link every neighbourhood
50 electric bikes
available to businesses and residential communities
Water is a precious resource
Moka has implemented practical solutions for smarter water management. In Telfair, a 2,600 m³ retention pond and a wastewater treatment plant allow water to be reused for irrigation and public space maintenance.
To reduce plastic use, 4 drinking fountains are available throughout the city. Refilling your bottle is now simple, convenient, and planet-friendly.
Find the nearest fountain
Moka uses simple, effective technology to lower its energy footprint:
Smart meters
installed in every residential and commercial property to monitor and adjust consumption in real time
A solar farm
that will produce, at term, enough energy to power all shared spaces
Smart solar streetlights
that light the way without wasting energy
Did you know?
In Telfair, Moka has allocated 20,000 m² for a Climate Hub. Located across from the city centre along St Pierre Bypass, this space includes two key infrastructures: a wastewater treatment station and a 2 MW solar farm.
Read more on our blog
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