Traditional Hammam & Spa Experience in Marrakech
Highlights
- Traditional Moroccan hammam with full kessa scrub treatment
- Argan oil full-body massage available
- Private hammam suites available for couples
- 100% natural beldi black soap and ghassoul Atlas clay
- Located in a beautifully restored riad in the medina
The Hammam Capital of Morocco
Marrakech has more hammams per square kilometre than any other city in Morocco — from the ancient neighbourhood hammams that have served the medina for centuries to the luxurious riad spas that have turned the tradition into an art form. This experience sits at the perfect intersection: a beautifully restored riad spa in the heart of the medina that uses entirely traditional methods and materials.
The hammam is not merely a bath. It is the oldest form of social wellness in North African culture, practised for over a thousand years as a ritual of purification, community, and deep physical restoration.
The Treatment Process
Step 1 — Steam room: Enter the warm, tiled steam room and allow 10–15 minutes of gentle heat to open your pores. The steam is infused with eucalyptus and orange blossom.
Step 2 — Beldi black soap: Your attendant applies savon beldi — a paste of fermented olive pulp, rich in oleic acid and vitamin E — across your entire body. Left to work for 5–10 minutes, it begins dissolving dead skin cells and deeply nourishing the skin beneath.
Step 3 — Kessa exfoliation: The signature treatment. Using a rough kessa glove, the attendant methodically exfoliates your skin from head to toe. The result is visible immediately — rolls of dead skin are removed and the skin underneath is noticeably smoother and more luminous. Most guests are astonished by how much their skin changes in under 20 minutes.
Step 4 — Rhassoul clay mask (optional, strongly recommended): A mineral-rich clay paste from the Middle Atlas mountains is applied as a full-body mask, drawing out impurities from the pores and leaving skin extraordinarily soft.
Step 5 — Final rinse and argan oil: Cool water closes the pores and a final application of Moroccan argan oil moisturises and protects the freshly revealed skin.
Argan Oil Massage Add-on
Complete the experience with a 45-minute argan oil full-body massage. Moroccan massage blends gentle Swedish relaxation techniques with deeper work on the shoulders, lower back, and legs — the areas most affected by long days of walking through the medina's cobblestone streets.
Location in the Medina
Our partner spa is located within walking distance of the Djemaa el-Fna square. Transfers from hotels in Guéliz and the Palmeraie are available on request.
Practical Notes
- Separate rooms and attendants for men and women
- Private couples' suite available on request (advance booking essential)
- Suitable from age 12
- Sessions by appointment — book 24 hours in advance in peak season
- Inform staff of any skin conditions, allergies, or recent tattoos before treatment
Included & Not Included
- • Hammam session (steam room and kessa scrub)
- • Beldi black soap treatment
- • Towel and flip-flops
- • Moroccan mint tea and orange blossom water after treatment
- • Argan oil massage (optional add-on, from $20)
- • Hair treatment (optional add-on)
- • Hotel transfers
Duration
1 hour
Price
From €50/person
Location
Marrakech, Morocco
Payment Methods
PayPal
Bank Transfer (IBAN)
Only 10% deposit required
Email:
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We traveled to Morocco in a group of 6 adults, including my parents, who are already seniors, in the middle of summer. For my family it was a leap of faith to trust an agency we found online for the first time, but it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. Hamid, the trip organizer, was very kind and attentive both before and throughout the whole tour. It was a fully personalized tour - we got to do everything we wanted, from visiting the Sahara to enjoying the beach. He always looked out for our comfort, especially my parents': comfortable transport, well-timed stops at places with restrooms, beautiful air-conditioned hotels, and varied, plentiful food. Thanks to his organization we were able to enjoy the trip with real peace of mind. It was a great experience we would absolutely recommend.
Last week I did a self-drive trip from Fes to Merzouga, leaving the car rental, the riad in Merzouga, the desert camp, and the guided desert activities all in the hands of MerzougaWay and Hamid, and I can only say that everything was perfectly organized, right on time. Thanks to everyone at the riad we stayed at and the desert camp, as well as the guides who joined us for the 4x4 experience, Berber culture, and the camel transfer. Thanks to Hamid and MerzougaWay for that quad-bike ride back to the riad from the camp - what an experience, riding a quad across the dunes early in the morning. If you're thinking of traveling to Merzouga, I definitely recommend Hamid as the organizer of your adventure.
Excellent!! We loved the tour. Thank you Hamid for everything. Everything well organized, the guide Eljo (Elhousain) was very attentive, highly recommend. Everything super clean, we had a great driver, we felt very safe with him. Unbeatable desert excursion. Thanks MerzougaWay!
Trustworthy tour agency. I wrote Hamid what I wanted and he just made it happen. He arranged everything so quick and smooth. We had a 3-day Merzouga tour from Marrakech. Said was our guide and he made me and my wife very comfortable. He took us from our riad and carried us in his modern 4x4 Toyota to magnificent places. He gave us the confidence to ask him whatever we wanted to do and wherever we wanted to drive - like old friends. He is open-minded and respectful. I recommend asking the agency for Said to be your driver. In the 3-day tour you cross the Atlas mountains, stay one night in a perfect hotel in Dades with great food, then stay one night in Erg Chebbi dunes in a luxury glamp camp. One night wasn't enough for a real desert experience - if you have time, take two nights in the desert.
Unforgettable holiday. An 8-day itinerant tour in Morocco, including 3 days organized by Hamid - MerzougaWay: a route from Fes to Marrakech, spending a night in the desert and in Ouarzazate. Our guide Youssef, who drove us all along the way, was very professional and took us to try real experiences that not all tourists get to see. Breathtaking landscapes - Morocco amazed and fascinated us. We drove many miles but still traveled comfortably. Absolutely recommend it - they are a highly professional agency and managed to take us to unique places, like a Berber village in the desert where we were the only tourists. A spectacular, unforgettable experience.
Morocco from the heart with MerzougaWay. Heartfelt congratulations to Hamid, who organized our trip impeccably - present, correct, and extremely helpful. A special mention for our driver Ali, who was by our side through 3 intense days toward the desert: attentive, polite, discreet, and a genuinely good, nice driver. We found snow in the Atlas range and then sun in Ait Ben Haddou, visited women's cooperatives working argan oil and roses, saw the Dades Gorges, and finally reached the Sahara dunes by camel before sleeping in a tented desert camp. 3 intense and exciting days. Next time in Morocco I'll rely on you again, inshallah!
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