Hammam

One of Morocco’s most unique and culturally immersive experiences is visiting a traditional hammam or public bathhouse.

Hammams have been integral to Moroccan life for centuries, serving as communal spaces for cleansing and relaxation.
Stepping into a hammam is like taking a step back in time. The intricately tiled buildings are designed around three principal rooms – the cool room to undress, the hot, humid room for sweating, and the massage room. As you move through the different chambers, the experience envelops all your senses.

The process begins in the hot room, where you will sweat profusely from the intense steam heat as water is splashed onto the tiled floors and walls. Using the traditional black soap and coarse glove, you’ll exfoliate away dead skin cells in preparation for a vigorous full-body massage. The masseuse’s deft hands will pummel and knead your body, increasing blood flow and leaving you utterly relaxed.

After the massage, you’ll rinse off in the cool room, emerging refreshed and Brand New from this ancient cleansing ritual. Many hammams have additional services like clay masks, herbal treatments, and hair treatments to further the pampering experience.

While the hammam is an indulgent personal ritual, it’s also a social gathering place. You may find yourself amid whole families, groups of women visiting together, or men’s only sessions. Don’t be intimidated – the friendly attendants will guide you through every step.

SaharaTrek will book an afternoon at a top-rated traditional hammam for complete cultural immersion. After a day of adventure, it’s a welcome bit of rest and recovery.

The full traditional Hammam treatment includes:

• Entry
• towels
• A new Kessa for scrub.
• Natural black soap.
• Natural Rhassoul with herbes. (for women )
• Soaping with natural Black Soap.
• Scrub with Kessa,
• Wrap with natural Rhassoul (for women).
• Apply shampoo and soap to the entire body
• 30-minute Argan oil massage (for women)
• A glass of tea Moroccan mint at the end.

Note: Shorts are required for men in the hammam, and a bikini is appropriate for women. Women can wear just the bottom part.

Experiencing a traditional Moroccan hammam allows you to participate in a ritual that has transcended generations. Leave every ounce of stress behind and embrace this extraordinary treatment’s warmth, aromatics, and purification.