Mauritius has the reputation of being a shoppers paradise.

The duty free shops, exclusively for tourists having their passport and flight ticket has been multiplied during the last years and the prices are very attractive. Things that you can bring back from Mauritius are models of ancient ships, jewellery, clothes, handicrafts etc.

Models of ancient ships
With fine details as per the ancient plans constitute a very nice souvenir. Note that airlines apply an additional fee on these models depending on their size and weight. 

Women will prefer jewelry. Jewelry shops have inherited of a long tradition in Mauritius specially for the Hindus and the Muslims, talented artists who work with gold of 18 or 22 carat. The well know Mauritians jewelers are Poncini, Caunhye (Bijouterie Bienvenue) Shiv Jewels, Adamas for diamonds, Wahed Essa, Glod Finger and Matikola. Most of these jewelery shops also sell watches.

Textile also has a envious position. From the good addresses are Bonair, Floreal Knitwear, Shibani and Tara for pull-overs and knitting. Various well known brands have their production been carried out in Mauritius.

Once the quota for exportation reached, the remaining stock is sold locally at unbeatable price - Shirts, trousers, suits, dresses, shorts or swimming suit of well know brands cost 3 times less here than Europe. A suit can even be made within 48 hours (Karl Kaiser - Hugo Boss in Europe), Cotton Club and Caustat are the specialists. 

Handicrafts - basket making, embroidery, potery, serigraphy, stone cutting. The passionate of cuisine can bring from Mauritius fruit paste, spices and chilli. They will not forget the vanilla tea and the rhum.

Souvenirs that can be brought back from Mauritius are beach clothing, shells, the local rum, stamps, arts and crafts from Madagascar, spices, weaving goods, like bags and hats.