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Attractions & Entertainment
Places and venues
Port Louis Central Market
Discover the historic heart of Port Louis: a lively market of produce, spices, herbs, local food and everyday Mauritian life. Entry is free; purchases are extra.
Place details
- Physical address
- Queen Street and Farquhar Street, Port Louis, Mauritius
- Price level
- Free to visit
Date of publication: 25.09.2026 07:31
Founded in 1844, Port Louis Central Market is Mauritius’s oldest market and one of its most important. Behind its historic stone walls and ironwork, stalls sell fresh produce, spices, herbs, medicinal plants and goods used in religious rites.
Explore the market halls and nearby street-food and craft stalls for an everyday taste of the capital. Entry is free; food, souvenirs and other purchases are paid separately. A guided Aapravasi Ghat Heritage Trail that includes the market can be requested for groups of up to 20; ask the organiser about availability and price (booking: +230 217 7770).
Mornings are best for the working market; check current opening hours locally. Please ask before photographing vendors or shoppers. More about the heritage walk: https://aapravasi.govmu.org/aapravasi/?page_id=821
Explore the market halls and nearby street-food and craft stalls for an everyday taste of the capital. Entry is free; food, souvenirs and other purchases are paid separately. A guided Aapravasi Ghat Heritage Trail that includes the market can be requested for groups of up to 20; ask the organiser about availability and price (booking: +230 217 7770).
Mornings are best for the working market; check current opening hours locally. Please ask before photographing vendors or shoppers. More about the heritage walk: https://aapravasi.govmu.org/aapravasi/?page_id=821
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