Duty-free chocolate sits front and center in MRU T1
In Terminal T1, Chocolate and Sweets is folded into the main Mauritius Duty Free Paradise setup, right after security in departures and again in arrivals. Confectionery is one of the headline categories here, on the same level as spirits and perfume, so you won’t miss the shelves of gift boxes on the main walk to the gates.
Most of what you see are international brands in duty‑free formats: big mixed boxes, sharing bags, and souvenir‑style tins positioned near the main tills. World Travel Guide calls out chocolate as a core category across the airport’s three duty‑free outlets, and that tracks with how much floor space is given to sweets in the T1 store.
Prices run at a clear airport markup compared with Mauritian supermarkets in Mahebourg or Bagatelle, and locals in Mauritius Facebook groups often call the airport “very expensive.” Expect to pay a premium even on basic boxed chocolates or gummy mixes, though you might still come out ahead versus some European high‑street duty‑free shops.
Regulars usually stock up on local brands and snacks in town, then treat Chocolate and Sweets as a last‑minute stop for international names or to burn the last €10–20 in cash. It works well if you suddenly remember office gifts at the gate or want one extra rum‑adjacent treat to pair with a bottle from the same duty‑free zone.
- Tip: If you care about value, check supermarket prices during your trip and keep a rough benchmark in mind before grabbing souvenir boxes in T1.