The Great Reef
The Tuléar outpost of this celebrated purveyor of fine Malagasy chocolates carries a small but exquisite range – buy by the piece or in prewrapped packs.
Must-see shopping in Madagascar
Antananarivo
A popular place to pick up souvenirs is this market located about 12km out of town on a bend in the Ivato airport road. There are products from all over…
Antananarivo
This huge shop stocks anything and everything you could possibly want to bring back from Madagascar, from bottles of rhum arrangé (rum with macerated…
Antananarivo
Madagascar's most celebrated chocolate maker has a lovely little boutique next to the Leader supermarket within sight of Pl de l'Indépendance. Some of the…
Épicerie Fine La Ferme de Morarano
Antananarivo
This shop sells the products of an organic farm in the highlands. It specialises in essential oils, which its uses in a range of natural lotions and…
Nosy Be
Local essential oils of ylang-ylang, black pepper, katrafay (Malagasy bush tree) and more scent the air here, where you can also stock up on honey, spices…
Antananarivo
If you'd like a gourmet souvenir from Madagascar, look no further than Pili Pili Dock. The boutique is stunning and everything is beautifully packaged –…
The Great Reef
More than two dozen stalls of local handicrafts line the street at this recently opened handicrafts market. You'll find woodwork, basketry, textiles and…
Northern Madagascar
Ampangorinana has an interesting craft market with beautiful cut-work embroidered tablecloths and curtains, excellent wood carvings and paintings spilling…
Antananarivo
A collective of 85 local artists showcasing sculptures, woodcarvings, paintings, metalwork and more. The quality varies, but it's worth poking your way…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
You'll go in here for the chocolate, but then be tempted by the zebu-horn and shell jewellery, raffia bags, vanilla, shells and all sorts of gifts. It's…
Antananarivo
By far the best place to come for Madagascar’s funky T-shirts. You’ll find all the main brands here (Baobab, Carambole, Maki etc), and a large choice of…
Antananarivo
A gorgeous boutique stocking high-end, well-finished Malagasy products such as raffia baskets and purses, silk scarves, jewellery, framed photographs and…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Indigenous essential oils and health-related products such as noni juice and aromatherapy goodies fill the shelves here, along with local spices. The…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
A nautical air pervades this shop, with pictures of fish, brass instruments and very impressive models of ships made of wood. They'll pack and post…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Dark-blue walls and good lighting set off the stylish silver jewellery here, some with gemstones, some plain. There is also a range of rather classy…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Madagascar produces superb chocolate and here's a wonderful place to buy it. The exquisite creations cost around Ar10,000 for 100g.
Antananarivo
This small boutique has a wide range of essential oils as well as soaps, shampoos and other related beauty and wellness products.
Antananarivo
For hiking, camping gear and the like; there is a wide but expensive selection of international branded products.
Antananarivo
This pleasing little shop sells a stylish array of gifts, from baskets and scarves to baobab-themed ornaments.
Nosy Be
On the northern side of Rue Passot between the post office and the BNI-CL bank are a number of souvenir stalls. They sell precious stones, crystals,…
Nosy Be
If you’d like to take a taste of Madagascar home with you, why not plump for a bottle of rhum arrangé (homemade rum with fruit inside)? There are more…
Madagascar
Madagascar's most famous photographer, Pierrot Men, is a native of Fianarantsoa, where he still lives and works. His shop is stocked full of his beautiful…
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Located in the historic Cassam Chenaï house with its information board outside, this shops stocks local artisanal gifts such as raffia bags, jewellery and…
Antananarivo
This modern shopping mall and office complex has a cinema, boutiques, a food court, a Shoprite supermarket and ATMs.
Diego Suarez (Antsiranana)
Brightly coloured, fun clothes abound here, for adults and children, including T-shirts emblazoned with lemurs, sunhats, beach wraps and towels.
Île Sainte Marie
A great little grocery store where you'll find picnic and store-cupboard essentials, as well as toiletries.
Antananarivo
A good selection of newspapers, magazines and books (all in French), as well as maps.
