Step into the serene world of the Moroccan hammam, where centuries-old rituals meet contemporary luxury. From the warmth of the steam to the invigorating exfoliation, each step of this journey is designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. This body treatment makes itself known around the world for being a relaxing and cleansing ritual that is centuries old and as part to Moroccan life as tagine and mint tea.
In the hammam, your whole body is cleansed, exfoliated, and nourished. The session takes place in a water steam chamber, where a Tellak, a hammam attendant, will give you a traditional Moroccan hammam experience. The concept of public baths was created by the Romans more than 2, years ago. Citizens were encouraged to visit their local bathhouse in order to clean themselves and maintain good hygiene. The practice caught on with the rest of the world, with Morocco being one of the first countries to embrace this way of bathing.
Beyond a simple bathing ritual, hammams in Morocco have long been refined sanctuaries of relaxation and connection , where tradition meets well-being in an atmosphere of understated elegance. The sessions where done entirely naked, and the baths were separated by gender. Traditionally, visitors to the hammam would first visit the souk to purchase their own bathing essentials.
Today, modern hammams in Marrakech and elsewhere provide all the necessary products. Attending a hammam remains highly prevalent in Moroccan culture, with many Moroccans still partaking in baths on a weekly basis.
Now it is more common to see unisex hammams in Marrakech which means a bathrobe or swimwear is necessary to maintain privacy. Nobody will judge you or your body here. Hammams in Morocco are spaces of acceptance and relaxation. The Tellak will guide you into a hot, steamy room. Your first job here is to sit back and relax. The steam will start to open your pores, preparing your body for the head to toe cleansing process.
