Moroccan Hammam: all secrets and treatments

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The Moroccan hammam was born to give the people the opportunity to purify their bodies before prayer and cleanse themselves of the dust of the souk and the square and still performs this function even if, to date, it is a real tourist attraction.

What is a hammam?

Each area in Marrakech has its own hammam,some are quite large and well in sight, others more hidden and much more modest. Public hammams provide different entry times for men and women: generally for men in the morning and for women in the afternoon.

We can guarantee that this is an experience to do absolutely in Marrakech: whether it is ahistorical hammam like Salama or a private one, you must absolutely experience the feeling of external and inner well-being that Moroccan treatments can give you.

We tried that of our Riad, The Oriental Medina, and we tell you what this real ritual consists of.

All hammam treatments

In the hammam it is expected only the use of the brief and begins with vapors that serve to open the pores. Fundamental is the massage with the exfoliating glove, el-kiss,on freshly moist skin. This traditional glove is really a cure-all, completely eliminates dead cells and leaves the skin soft and velvety.

The second step involves a clay mask all over the body that must act for about 5 minutes and then be washed off.

In addition to these treatments, the Riad hammam also included a very delicate shampoo and a 30-minute massage,really relaxing.

The result of the treatments is immediate andvisible : the skin looks like that of a child, smooth and soft, immediately relaxed and radiant. Even the hair with a few drops of Argan oil is really silky and perfectly untanged.

I mean, after the hammam, no makeup and no plate… just a nice glass of mint tea or a fresh cucumber centrifuge (just like we were offered right after finishing our hour-long route).

If all these treatments you will like (… and you will like them we can guarantee it!) you can buy everything you need in the Medina: you will find all the beautyproducts, from Argan oil to clay and you can take care of yourself even at home.