Moka in Mauritius is a shoppers paradise. You will be amazed by the number of shops selling high end branded goods to shops selling traditional outfits and products of the different cultures on the island. The colours, beauty and diversity of the products will mesmorise you.
You will get different shopping experiences from shopping in large modern shopping malls to duty-free shops and traditional and craft shops where you may find many items at bargain prices. More uniquely there are also some regions where you still have hawkers selling different items including artisanal products on the streets or on the beach at bargain prices. You will also find great souvenirs to bring back to your home from your vacations.
Most shopping malls offer clothes, jewellery, shoes, and leisure activities like bars, restaurants, and cinemas. In the traditional market you will get a variety of bright and colourful clothing, a variety of scents, tropical fruits and locally made handicraft products.
Here are some of the retail outlets. Bagatelle Mall by Ascencia Bagatelle Mall is the leading shopping and retail destination in Mauritius. There are 155 shops in the mall offering a variety of consumer goods. The spacious Food Court gives shoppers plenty of mouthwatering options. INTERMART Bagatelle is a one-stop supermarket for all your daily needs, including groceries, detergents, vegetables, and so much more. It is located at Bagatelle,Moka,Mauritius.
Herbs and spices
Madison’s Group, Incorporated in 1994, is the leader in the business of luxury lifestyle, high-end branded watches, jewelry and fashion accessories. With its head offices in Port Louis, Mauritius, its activity is based on a network of retail businesses strategically developed over the whole of Mauritius Island and in different segments of the market, as well as a Regional Distribution of branded consumer goods.
Restaurants Escale Créole, Mo Ti Bazz, Pit-za Pitstop and Baz’Art Mokaban are some of the restaurants that specialise in local flavours.
Escale Créole
Popular food franchises in the region include KFC, McDonald’s, Ocean Basket, Subway and Debonairs Pizza.
Le Coin Barbu, L’Ardoise, Meltin’Potes, Moka’z, Greedy Dragon and La Trattoria are some of the restaurants that serve delicious food.
Flying Dodo and Muzika are afterwork bars that give a relaxed chill-out atmosphere.
Catch up with your friends and colleagues at Moka’z, Vida e Caffè, Café LUX*, L’Arabica or Paul for a coffee and a chat.
Tasty, popular street food can be found in Ti Chevrette, Snack Mangouste, Mokaban, Algoo Snack and Eshan Snack, among others.
Delicious sweets are available from places like Mamamia, Angel Berry, The Belgian Waffles Shop and Gelatissimo.
On this guided tour you will discover the making of teas, rum, vanilla, essential oils, and you will also stroll down the exotic gardens of the Bois Cheri tea plantation.
Domaine des Aubineaux
You will visit the Domaine des Aubineaux and its gardens. It is a colonial house built in 1872, which has been converted into a museum dedicated to the history of Mauritian Tea. In the gardens around Domaine des Aubineaux you will visit Camphor tree garden with a diversity of exotic plants as well as trees of the endemic forest, and enjoy the beautiful sight of the tea plantation.
After that you will visit Bois Chéri which is the second stop in this tour. The Bois Chéri is the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius, operating since 1892. You will also get to see the tea production museum.
This tour will take 5 to 7 hours and includes the following:
A guide to walk you through the Domaine des Aubineaux; Visit of a colonial mansion-museum built in 1872; Photo exhibition of the 19th and 20th Century; Stroll across the garden ; Visit of La Maison des Essences; Tour across the gardens of the Domaine des Aubineaux; A guided tour of the Bois Cheri tea factory; Visit to the tea museum; Visit to the tea plantation; A tea tasting session at the chalet (tea & biscuits); A guided tour of the Saint Aubin house; Visit of the “Rum” House and Tasting; Guided tour of the Sugar Factory and Le Moulin du Domaine de Saint Aubin; Visit of the Vanilla House; Visit of the Anthurium (flowers) la greenhouses; Visit of the tropical garden and spice garden at Domaine de Saint Aubin.
You will end your tour with a special 5 course typical Mauritian lunch at the highly recommended restaurant of “Le Saint Aubin”.
This two hour cruise on a beautiful 40 feet catamaran will let you enjoy the sunset from the ocean. You will be served with complimentary cocktails and snacks as part of the cruise.
The cruise starts at 17:00 from Grand Baie on the North of Mauritius. It will return to Grand Bay at 19:00. The cruise will head the direction of Coin de Mire Island (also known as Gunner’s Quoin). While you cruise along Coin de Mire you will be able to see the island from close and its spectacular sea cliffs. You will also get to see other northern isles and the central mountain range of Mauritius.
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sometimes you will be able to see whales as well as dolphins. If they appear, the crew will stop the boat, so that you may observe these great animals from close in their natural environment.
While on board,you will be able to get mineral water, soft drinks, South African wine, beer, special rum cocktails and a selection of canapés and Mauritian snacks.
This cruise is offered only during summer season (September – April) and only once a week on Wednesdays.
The 34-foot brown varnished boat made as a replica of a real pirate boat with two masts and five sails, takes you back in time to the olden days of the pirates. The boat has a capacity of 30 passengers. The boat has tarpaulin to protect against rain, and toilets on board.
Pirate Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs
The full day cruise from 09:15 till 16:15, starting from Trou D’Eau Douce is on the East Coast of Mauritius. The cruise is full of sun, drinks, delicious food and a lot of fun and relaxation.
On this trip you will enjoy an exciting pirate show, live music, and dance. BBQ lunch and drinks are included in the package. You will also visit the South East waterfalls on the Grand River. After the visit to the waterfalls the boat will sail along the lagoon, cruising in its crystal clear water. It will then drop anchor in the lagoon for you to have a snorkeling or swimming break.
At around 12:30, you will be served a pirate’s lunch consisting of salads, potatoes, BBQ chicken, Fish and tropical fruits dessert. There will be a selection of drinks including water, coke, beer, local rum and white wine will be available.
Mauritian Sega Fusion Dancers
While you are on board, the crew will perform Sega dancing to keep the atmosphere lively and exciting throughout the journey. At around 12:45, the boat will sail to the paradise island of Ile aux Cerfs.
Ile aux Cerfs
While in aux Cerfs you can enjoy a wide range of facilities available on the island and the various water sports activities such as parasailing, banana boat, fly fish and many more.
At around 15:00, you will leave Ile Aux Cerfs Island, and arrive at Trou D’Eau Douce at about 16:15.
The Ile aux Cerfs day tour starts with a boat transfer, in a comfortable spacious motor boat, to Ile aux Cerfs Island. The boat trip takes about 15 minutes. Once you reach Ile aux Cerfs you will be taken to the famous Ile aux Cerfs Sands Bar where you will get a complimentary refreshing fruit cocktail.
Beautiful Corals
Rest of the morning you will spend on the beach doing whatever you like. The package includes a Sun Mattress for the day to lie down or for tanning just beside the beautiful beach.
You will be able to organize parasailing during your time on the island. The parasailing offers you a breathtaking bird’s eye view of Ile aux Cerfs Island.
Snorkeling
At noon time a 3 course meal or BBQ buffet Lunch is served at the Sands Grill. Lunch time is flexible between 11:00 – 15:00.
Sands Grill, also serves lightly grilled, fried or steamed local fish, seafood, Mauritian dishes & pizza. Vegetarian menu is available upon request made at the time when you book the tour.
This tour pakage provides a full day of fun and relaxation on this paradise island. The tour starts with a boat transfer to Ile aux Cerfs Island which will take about 15 minutes. The boat transfer service is available every 20 minutes in a comfortable spacious motor boat.
Ile aux Cerfs Parasailing
You will spend time in the morning on the beach going for a stroll, swimming in the lagoon, snorkeling or just relaxing and tanning. At around noon time a delicious Indian menu meal is served. You can have your lunch at any time between 12:00 – 14:00 at the La Chaumière Masala Indian Restaurant.
Ile aux Cerfs beach
On Ile aux Cerfs, you are sure to enjoy one of the great activities offered on the island such as the Parasailing and the Ile aux Cerfs Treetops Adventure!
The restaurant serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. The non-vegetarian menu consists of butter chicken, tadka dal, tandoori naan, mint & coriander pulao, cucumber & onion raita, pickle & papad and gulab jamun as dessert.
Bubble Lodge
The vegetarian menu includes, paneer makhan masala, tadka dal, tandoori naan, mint & coriander pulao, cucumber & onion raita, pickle & papad, gulab jamun as dessert.
Mauritius Attractions also offers a full day catamaran cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs which departs from the village of Trou D’Eau Douce on the central east coast of Mauritius. This cruise includes: visit to Grand River Waterfalls, BBQ lunch, and unlimited supply of soft and alcoholic drinks.
The catamaran cruise starts at 09:30, departing from Trou D’Eau Douce on the East of Mauritius. First the catamaran will cruise along the shore line towards the Grand River Waterfalls. Then when reaching the Grand River, you will go by small speed boats to visit the waterfalls which are found about 500m upstream. Following the visit to the waterfalls you will head back to the catamaran.
Catamaran cruise
The catamaran will then sail to the lagoon and stop for a snorkeling and swimming break. Snorkelers will see hundreds of bright-colored fish, some of the world’s most breathtaking coral reefs and marine life ever to be seen.
Then you will be served a delicious BBQ lunch buffet set on the beach or on the catamaran. Menu includes only fresh fish, fresh chicken and a selection of fresh rice and mixed salads. Dessert will consist of fresh local fruits, followed by coffee. If you are a vegetarian or have special needs, you should book your meals well in advance.
Trou d’eau Douce
After lunch you will be heading to Ile aux Cerfs Island. for swimming and/or snorkel in the azure sea. You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities found there. After the visit to Ile aux Cerfs, you will return to Trou D’Eau Douce at about 15:30.
