Riad Altair

4.0 star property
Riad with restaurant, near Jemaa el-Fnaa

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

9,2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is R2 376
R2 725 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 24 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Renovated in 2015
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
21 Derb Zaouia, Mosquée Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 11 min walk
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 15 min walk
  • Marrakech Plaza - 16 min walk
  • Majorelle Garden - 3 min drive
  • Palais des Congrès - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 15 min drive
  • Marrakech Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rooftop Terrace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Safran By Koya - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dar Moha Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maison MK - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sports Lounge - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Riad Altair

Located just 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the airport, Riad Altair offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and ALTAIR serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite self parking (MAD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pick-up*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

ALTAIR - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 270 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs MAD 50 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 40000MH1374

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

Does Riad Altair offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Altair does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riad Altair?
Yes, there's a pool.
Are pets allowed at Riad Altair?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Altair?
Yes. Self parking costs MAD 50 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Altair?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 270 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Altair?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Riad Altair?
No, this riad doesn't have a casino, but Casino de Marrakech (3-min drive) and Le Grand Casino de la Mamounia (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Riad Altair and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Altair?
Yes, ALTAIR offers alfresco dining and garden views.
Does Riad Altair have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Riad Altair like?
Riad Altair is in Medina, a short 15-minute walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa and 6 minutes' walk from Dar el Bacha Palace.

Riad Altair Reviews

Reviews

9,2

Wonderful

9,4/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

8,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Ricardo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel in great location for tbe old town. Could improve their environmental policy. However been before, would go again..
Alan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were exceptional it made our holiday, The food was lovely and we were well looked after.
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Twinkletoes, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
sally & stuart, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Natasha, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful ryad with plunge pool; rooftop terraces
Staff were brilliant - sorting transfers, providing additional refreshments when required etc, etc
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and comfortable
Always someone there to help with what you need. Yasin was a great help with our travel arrangements. He brings the best freshly baked croissants every morning, we left one morning at 7am and he had everything ready for us to have a full breakfast. We stayed in a room upstairs and it was perfect, very clean and comfortable, noise level was fine never had any noise around our room. Getting to the hotel might seem a bit scary if you arrive at night, but it was actually very safe and its one a quiet street. About a 10min walk to the medina. Has a lovely chimney for cold nights and a tv room with games and books.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience- couldnt fault it.
Spent 3 nights at the Riad. It was such a beautiful setting, with all the comforts, perfectly situated to explore Marrakech. It was a nice place to wake up in and return to after a busy day in the hustle bustle and heat of the morrocan city. Staff were lovely, friendly and always eager to help. Breakfast was lovely, served with a smile, a great way to start the days adventures.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay!
It was a great stay... although we have to wait for our room to be fixed when we arrived but the staff are all very helpful! They also gave my husband a cake for his birthday :))) the wifi is not so good because we are on the top floor... but overall it was a extraordinary Riad! definitely a great deal
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay
Excellent place to stay. The staff could not have done more to help. We would definitely stay here again if we were to return to Marrakech
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Riad
Had a great stay at Riad Altair, delicious food, awesome service, beautiful room, would definitly recommend to stay!! 10min walk to main square, area is well lit at night, safe area to walk at night, the riad is like an oasis from the outside. Nice terrace to have drinks on.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gracious welcome to Marrakesh
Staff is very welcoming. Very comfortable riad with a pleasant roof area. Easy walk to main plaza as well as to the ville nouvelle.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Riad Altair
The Riad was so much better than we expected. The service was especially good, professional yet very friendly. Location very good in the old town, yet so easy to get around wherever we wanted to visit. Wouldn't hesistate to reccomend it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

confortable and quite place
These hotel is perfect for getting away from the noisy streets of Marrakesh, staf was friendly and caring. For us the bathrooms are the main concern when we travel, they need to be clean, in this riad we had to request to change rooms because of the bad smell coming from the bathroom was affecting the whole room. They promptly gave us another room. Other guests that stayed in that specific room, were having the same problem and also requested to be moved, some left the hotel. Other than that the place was great for the price.
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Artak, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review