The best souvenirs to buy in Mauritius

Taking home, a memento of your travels is one of the best ways to re-live your journey after you return. Conjure the sights, sounds and smells of your adventure in Mauritius with our guide to the best Mauritian souvenirs…

Napolitains

A revered local delicacy and probably the most popular sweet treat on the island, Napolitains are 100% Mauritian. Easy to replicate at home (but never quite the same as when eaten on holiday) Napolitains are simply two pieces of buttery shortbread filled with jam and entirely coated in a layer of sweet, pastel-coloured fondant. Try any local bakery for a box to take home.

Textiles

Mauritius is home to some seriously skilled textile workers so don’t miss the opportunity to stock up on brightly coloured and finely patterned items such as sarongs, saris, silk scarves, wall-hangings, bed linen, cushion covers and tablecloths.

Tea

If you’re interested in food, culture and history, then no visit to Mauritius is complete without a visit to the Tea Estate. Mauritians have an enduring passion for tea, and as a visitor you can explore this further by following the Tea Route - a culinary journey into the history of tea production in Mauritius. Grab a favourite blend or infusion to take away, from black teas flavoured with coconut and bergamot, to herbal teas with ayapana or lemongrass.

Sega music and the ravane

Lovers of music from different cultures will find no more authentic souvenir than a traditional ravane. This percussion instrument is considered the ‘heartbeat’ in a performance of Sega – the island’s much-loved national music and dance genre – and is made from wood bent into a circle and covered with stretched goatskin.

Sugar and spice

Amateur chefs, foodies and lovers of exotic flavours will find plenty of ways to spice up their cooking in Mauritius. As a major sugar producer it’s not hard to find different types of the sweet stuff, from dark to light, in all kinds of raw and processed versions. Those looking for more of a kick should seek out the herbs and spices used in savoury Mauritian cooking, like carri poulé, saffron, cardamom, chili peppers, fenugreek and cinnamon.

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