The hammam is the beating heart of Moroccan wellbeing — a centuries-old ritual of steam, black soap and a vigorous scrub. If you have never been, here is everything you need to feel at ease.
Public hammam vs. private spa
A neighbourhood hammam is authentic, sociable and inexpensive; a hotel spa offers the same ritual in private luxury with signature massages to follow. We can arrange either — or a private hammam suite for couples.
The ritual, step by step
Expect warm steam, an application of savon noir (black soap), a thorough gommage (exfoliation) with a kessa glove, then a rinse and often an argan-oil massage. You leave feeling, quite literally, like new.
- ◆Hydrate well afterwards, and allow time to rest — you'll be wonderfully relaxed.
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