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Riad Altair

Property class: 4
4-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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A high-ceilinged atrium with a central pool, a dining area with a red tablecloth, and a staircase with a balustrade.
A courtyard with a pool, dining area, and a balcony with ornate railings.
A traditional interior with wooden doors, a balcony with wrought iron railings, and a hanging lantern.
A cozy room with two red armchairs, a wooden side table with glasses, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a wooden door in the background.
A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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21 Derb Zaouia, Mosquée Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, 40000
  • Place, Dar el Bacha Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jemaa el-Fnaa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Koutoubia Mosque
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marrakech (RAK-Menara)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, two red armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Resort view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a decorative bowl, and framed pictures on the wall.

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Marrakech

Central Marrakech getaway .You'll be steps from Bab Doukkala Mosque and within a 10-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace with a stay at this Medina riad. Ensemble Artisanal and Place Bab Doukkala are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dar el Bacha Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Le Jardin Secret - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Koutoubia Mosque - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marrakech Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 12 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Safran By Koya - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Terrace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kabana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Simple Speciality Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Terrasse Du Jardin - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Riad Altair

4-star riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Riad Altair. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Riad Altair was completed in July 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Marrakech riad.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Altair offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered self parking on site (MAD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Altair

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 270 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: MAD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 40000MH1374

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Altair Marrakech
Riad Altair
Riad Altair Marrakech
Riad Altair Hotel Marrakech
Riad Altair Riad
Riad Altair Marrakech
Riad Altair Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad Altair to the airport?

Riad Altair is 4.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Menara Airport (RAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Altair?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Altair on Aug 24, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Riad Altair have an airport shuttle?

Riad Altair offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 270 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Riad Altair offer free breakfast?

Yes, Riad Altair offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riad Altair?

No, there is no casino at this riad, but Le Grand Casino de La Mamounia (3-min drive) and Casino de Marrakech (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riad Altair?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Riad Altair?

Free parking is not available at this riad. Self parking is available for MAD 50 per night.

Does Riad Altair have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Riad Altair have a restaurant?

Riad Altair is home to ALTAIR, which features garden views and al fresco dining.

Does Riad Altair have a spa?

This riad doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, body scrubs, and massages.

How close is Riad Altair to downtown Marrakech?

Riad Altair is 0.6 mi away from Marrakech.

Riad Altair Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riad was spotlessly clean, the food was amazing and the location ideal. Don’t be fooled by the alleyways leading up to the Riad, once you’re through the door it’s like stepping into a beautiful oasis - much needed after the chaos of the medina. The staff couldn’t do enough for you, even arranging taxis and then walking you to the pick-up point to ensure you get into the correct one. Can’t fault this place and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yaniv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the most wonderful staff and people we have had the pleasure to spend time with. Could not ask for a more beautiful atmosphere nor a more caring and accommodating compliment of staff. We, as a group, all travel frequently. And not a one of us has ever had a more wonderful experience. Absolutely our pleasure to have enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay at Riad Altair. Couldn't really fault the property. Abdul was an absolute delight and such a lovely first impression, as were the whole staff who were all so friendly and helpful. The room was nice and comfortable, and the morning breakfast was tasty. They make eggs to order. I guess my 4-star rating probably comes down to value for money, as we paid close to $250 AUD a night, and I'm not quite sure it was worth that. Not quite sure we got bang for our buck, but maybe this is just Marrakech prices.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yaniv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Altair was truly one of the most enjoyable and welcoming stays we've ever had the pleasure to experience. All of the staff went above and beyond the call to be friendly, welcoming and helpful to our large, and frequently disorganized family, with Abdul even going so far as running out personally to procure a special childhood treat of my elderly father in law, when he learned that we had not yet managed to locate it on our own. The cleanliness and the smell of orange blossom a soothing treat to the senses. Many in our group are frequent travelers and all agree that this was one of the most wonderful accommodations that we've enjoyed. Add to that the staff, the friendliness and family and this was by far the beyond compare. Thank you to all for making everyone feel so welcome and at home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only two complaints: water and parking

The only establishment that charged for bottled water. Any other establishment we had in Morocco did not charge for bottled water when we asked. Usually we asked for 1 bottle of 1.5L/day per person. Establishment mentions it has free parking but it does not have it. When asked where to park, they suggested a 3rd party paid parking option
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NIce but ... and a big but

Two stars are deducted from the 5 the property should deserve, for two things. 1) Wrong information in the description, for example: calling the public jacuzzi, a pool; or saying that there is parking on site, to get there you have to walk for more than 150 m of pedestrian alleys, from the nearest street, it is impossible to have “parking on site”. 2) Lack of service policy. Although the staff is kind, the Riad does not think about the client. I share our experience. As soon as we booked, they wrote us offering transportation, we replied telling them we were have car. They never told us the street that goes close to the Riad is close, has been on repair for two months ago, it was impossible to get close by car. I left the car and my wife at 800 m from the Riad went to ask for help, luckily, I found Abdou who help us, they should have warned us about the situation, a set a meeting point. The night before leaving they asked us to pay local taxes and consumption, but they do have cards. Shorting the customer of local currency just before leaving is irresponsible, even more if you have to pay $420 Dirhams (+U$40) for two days.
Way to the Riad ..
Way to the Riad ,,
Riad pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel in great location for tbe old town. Could improve their environmental policy. However been before, would go again..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely riad, well decorated in great condition. Staff were friendly, gracious and hospitable. Only minor improvement could be having a full shower, instead of moveable bath nozzle that you have to hold while bathing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were exceptional it made our holiday, The food was lovely and we were well looked after.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding experience for us as a couple staying for 4 nights. It was such a pleasant experience for us that we will remember this for long time. The location is great and the staff are so helpful, polite that they add so much value to the overall great experience. The breakfast is excellent and dinner is outstanding. Arranged transport from/to airport without any problem and two 'day long tours' via the Riad - which turned out to be excellent too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel du riad aux petits soins. Cuisine locale entièrement réalisée par la cuisinière qui est une véritable fée des fourneaux. La manager est d'une rare disponibilité pour toute sollicitation relative à la découverte de Marrakech et aux excursions qui peuvent être orgénisée. Si nous retournons à Marrakesh à l'avenir, il est fort probable que nous cherchions à retourner dans ce riad.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

AC66

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Etablissement très bien tenu et au calme tout en étant dans la médina et à proximité des sites touristiques. Notre chambre était très confortable, située sur une terrasse, c'était parfait ! Petit déjeuner copieux, servi jusqu'à 11h et dîner plein de saveurs. Le personnel a été très agréable durant notre séjour et attentif à nos demandes. Nous conseillons cet établissement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Twinkletoes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really lovely hotel with outstanding staff.

Lovely hotel in a great location. Transfer taxi waiting for us and room just as pictured. The staff were available 24/7 and service fantastic. Just two small gripes: the pillows were not great and on the last day the patio heater was not working so eating in the courtyard was cold (there wasn't really anywhere else). Without these the experience would have been a straight 5* Would I go there again? Absolutely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good experience

Pros 1. Location was good 2. Room was big and well decorated 3. Service was good 4. Riad looked nice Cons: 1. Breakfast had different types of bread and croissants - not the healthiest 2. Heating was very ineffective and not at all sufficient for the room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

sally & stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant

Hotel staff very friendly & helpful breakfast very nice room very clean hotel in good position very quiet. Unfortunately near the entrance there is someone sleeping rough would have liked tea/coffee making facilities in room, we didn’t get the room we booked & we paid double the normal rate for hotel to arrange taxis transfer from airport good,return journey was 15 mins late & he didn’t come inside hotel to collect us we had to go out to street, overall the good points didn’t really outweigh the negative expensive for what it is
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ささ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

かわいらしいホテル

部屋は清潔で浴室もひろく、快適にすごせました。従業員の方も、とても親切にしていただきました。フナ広場から少し歩きますが、比較的人通りの多い道を通っていけるので、夜も安全かと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

lack of attention to detail

Some key mistakes and discrepancies between what we booked on Expedia and what we actually received made this less than perfect. Could have been better. But some nice aspects.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

aurelie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous n'avons pas passe la nuit au riad au vu de la chambre proposée et dû quartier dans lequel se trouvait celui ci ce riad ne devrait pas être propose par le site. Nous avons effectuer une réclamation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and welcoming staff at beautiful riad

Beautiful riad with wonderfully friendly staff. Abdel was great from the moment we booked our room and helped to arrange an airport pickup and dinner the evening we arrived, which was a welcome relief after traveling from Singapore to London and London to Marrakech within a 24-hour period. We stayed in the Syrius room, which was clean and spacious - a wonderful space to return to after exploring the city. Sunrises over the rooftop were chilly but worth it - the prayer calls and birdsong as light filters over the city must be witnessed at least once. Breakfast on the patio was plentiful, varied and always a relaxed affair. The rest of the communal area is also lovely and worth spending some time in. I managed to read a book from start to finish in one sitting! We had wanted to go to the Atlas Moyntains, but Abdel advised us against it due to poor weather forecasts. While this was obviously disappointing, I really appreciated his honesty, as we have been on some holidays were people would have been only too willing to take our money, regardless of whether conditions were suitable. Yassine was another incredibly helpful member of staff. He seemed to have a sixth sense and appeared whenever we had a question, but was otherwise unseen. Things that would make Riad Altair even more special: - Credit card payment availability - Daily mineral water - Gentle reminders for guests to respect other guests, by not being excessively loud
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful ryad with plunge pool; rooftop terraces

Staff were brilliant - sorting transfers, providing additional refreshments when required etc, etc
Verified review

8/10 Good

US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gutes schönes Riad am Rande der Altstadt

Zimmer gemütlich fùr ein Riad. Aufenthaltsraum ,Dachtersse alles schön und gut in Schuss und Personal hilfsbereit und organisiert.So habe ich mir das vorgestellt.Taxi transver vom Airport klappte prima .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

m.i.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
フナ広場に近く、他の観光地にも歩ける距離で、便利でした。 スタッフもフレンドリーで色々と相談にのってくれました。 朝食もとても美味しかったし、WiFiもつながり、本当に快適でした。
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tres bien mais legerement bruyant

Riad tres agréable de facon general, juste un peu bruyant. les portes et fenetres etants typiques, nous entendions nos voisins. Personnel Super surtout Yassine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyggelig hotell med fantastisk miljø

Hotell som tildligere var et hus for en rik familie, Veldig trivelig og hyggelig miljø, både selve hotellet og betejningen der.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sybil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Break away

my partner wanted to get away for a few days we wanted to be able to relax and at the same time be able to do some sightseeing. We didn't know what to expect but we were not disappointed The hotel is situated in a residential area 15 minutes walk from the market. The hotel was clean and well kept. The service we received when we arrived was great we were givn a tour of the hotel facilities and an introduction to the local area. our room was also clean and tidy with towels and robes , extra pillows. The only thing I can say is that my partner is 6ft 3in and the bed was not suitable for his long legs also there was a thick 20 -100 tog duvet which was too hot maybe they could provide an extra light sheet. The chairs were not ideal for us either as they were stools so therefore the bed was our seating area uncomfortable no back support. The hotel is situated 2 minutes away from the mosque and therefore we heard the calling for prayer very clearly 7 times a day with the first call being at 5am all lasting 5 minutes :-( so ear plugs required there are enough shops and the market is close but please be careful when walking as you will be approached by hagglers just be careful and say no if you are not happy.