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Shopping in Mauritius presents varied experiences from big malls to quaint stalls at local markets. You will be sure to pick up a few souvenirs to bring home to family and friends from the shops on the island. Known globally for its love of local crafts, you can find bizarre little trinkets to remind you of the memories made long after you leave the island.
Do not worry, the stores will meet the expectations of the most experienced "shopaholics", especially since there are many shopping centres on this small island:
Super U - Grand Baie
Sunset Boulevard - Grand Baie (textile stores, jewellers, international and local brands)
Grand Baie Plaza Resort - Grand Baie
Happy World - Port Louis
Caudan Waterfront - Port Louis
Jumbo - Rich Earth
Pasadena - Flic-en-Flac
Cascavelle - Flic-en-Flac
Trianon - Quatre-Bornes
Orchard - Quatre-Bornes
Manhattan - Curepipe
Pushkaar - Curepipe
Arcade Salaffa - Curepipe
Atrium - Rose Hill
Bagatelle - Moka
Jumbo - Phoenix
The Halles - Phoenix
Mauritius Glass Gallery - Phoenix
Floréal Square - Floréal (wool factory, ship models, diamond cutting workshop)
Harmony - The Morne
Creole Creek - Black River
If you are looking for bargains, go to the local markets of big cities! There you can try the negotiations with the traders to seal a good deal! Be sure to visit the famous Central Market in the heart of Port Louis but also the lively market of Mahébourg during your stay on the island. Here is a list of other markets to discover:
Central Market Port Louis - Every day, half day Saturday, closed on Sunday
Grand Baie Bazaar - Monday to Saturday, closed on Sunday
Goodlands Market - Tuesday and Friday
Cloth market in Quatres Bornes - Thursday and Sunday
Mahébourg Central Market - Mondays only
Other small markets:
Rose Hill - every day except Thursday
Belle Rose - only on Sunday
Curepipe - only on Wednesday
Flacq - Wednesday and Sunday
