Mauritius Shopping: 4 Best Local Souvenir Shops in Mauritius

Nowadays, Mauritius is highly Westernized. Malls include worldwide famous shops that are slightly more expensive than in Europe. With very few factories remaining, Mauritius does not offer many competitive textile goods. Most handcrafted items are available at the main Port-Louis market, Caudan mall, and in shops near touristic areas.
Locals usually shop in malls and in cities located in the center, such as Rose-Hill, Quatre Bornes, or Curepipe. If you visit small city shops, always bargain and carry cash (credit cards not accepted.)

Port Louis Central Market

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The Heart of our Capital City

Port Louis Central Market

Being the main city in Mauritius, Port Louis is the home of the largest market, where you can find fresh food items, local dishes, and various handcrafted goods that are useful to locals and serve as souvenirs for tourists. It is always crowded, even during weekdays, as many locals working in Port Louis stop by for a cheap snack.

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La Croisette Mall

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Grand Baie's Western Corner

La Croisette Mall

La Croisette is the most faithful representation of the Western World available in Mauritius. It is a wide, modern and well-maintained mall with many luxury shops, fine dining restaurants, and sophisticated public areas. Although it sure pleases, it is quite expensive for locals and is rather empty even on weekends.

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Local Experience

Discover the Incredible South-West of Mauritius: Full day scenic tours

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It’s a 10 hours scenic where guests will have the opportunity to discover Rochester Fall, Vortex, Gris-Gris, La roche qui pleure, Grand-Bassin lake, Alexandra fall, Gorge viewpoint, Curious corner or Seven colored earth & chamarel waterfall, Maconde & Ilot Sancho and lastly dinner at Riambel beach.

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75 EUR

Duration

10 h

Languages

French, English, Spanish

Caudan Waterfront

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A Capital City's Must-See

Caudan Waterfront

The Caudan is one of the oldest mall built in Mauritius. Located on the docks of Port-Louis, it includes many high-end boutiques, duty-free shops, and cheap food vendors. It also hosts two great business hotels: Le Labourdonnais and Le Suffren.

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Bagatelle Mall

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Mauritians' Favorite Mall

Bagatelle Mall

Since 2011, Bagatelle has become the most popular mall of the Island. Conveniently located in the centre, it is easily accessible via the highway and includes a large parking space. It hosts restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and a movie theater, offering a wide range of products and services for all budgets.

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