Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Mauritius law
Cannabis laws in Mauritius follow Mauritius’s national law. For travelers, the jurisdiction’s law is the controlling standard—cities usually don’t define cannabis legality.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis access is highly restricted and not widely available. Possession can lead to legal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Highly restricted
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to same laws
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
“Very strict, even half a gram means big fines!”
Where to Buy Marijuana
You had to know somebody who smoked.
Marijuana Prices
200 rupees for around half a gram, and good herb was exceptionally hard to find.
Types of Marijuana
“Mostly bush, but it’s good.”
More Information
We’re trying to change the law on marijuana in Mauritius. We need scientific and historical arguments, and any other help with the case for legalization.
“Three-quarters of our prisons are occupied with simple marijuana smokers” was the claim driving that appeal. The figure wasn’t supported.