Traditional Moroccan Hammam: Experience Relaxation and Culture in Mouassine, Marrakech

Immerse yourself in Moroccan culture with a relaxing and authentic Traditional Moroccan Hammam experience in Mouassine, Marrakech. Discover the benefits of the black soap scrub and rejuvenate your skin with a purifying massage using the Kessa glove, black soap, and Rhassoul.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hammam Mouassine - Come and discover the essence of the traditional Moroccan Hammam in a 16th century Architecture.
    You will be entrusted to real professionals, you will taste the happiness of relaxation through manual therapies thanks to the benefits of black soap exfoliation.
    Come and test the real Traditional Moroccan Hammam, a tradition still relevant, during your stay in Marrakech.
    A complete purifying and exfoliating treatment consisting of a hammam scrub with black soap with herbs and an application of Ghassoul (Ghassoul is for women).
    Our Beldi Formula (35min and 45min) includes:
    Application of natural black soap.
    Complete exfoliation with a new glove (Kessa) by KASSAL.
    Natural Ghassoul wrap (purifying effect for women).
    Application of Shampoo and Soap.
    A glass of mint tea at the end.

The formula includes:

  • A person to make you the black soap, the Scrub and the Ghassoul, .
  • A new glove (Kessa) for exfoliation.
  • Natural black soap with herbs.
  • Natural Ghassoul with herbs.
  • Shampoo and soap
  • Towel
  • Sandal
What's Included
  • Towels and all products used in the Hammam: New Glove, Shampoo, Soap
  • A glass of Moroccan mint tea
  • Exfoliation with black soap and kessa glove
  • Natural Ghassoul wrap
Additional Information

Hammam Mouassine is a component of the expansive and historic ‘Mouassine’ ensemble, established under the auspices of the Saadian rulers from the year 1562 in Marrakech.

Delve into the authentic Moroccan Hammam experience, an enduring tradition that thrives during your visit to Marrakech. Choose to participate in the hammam ritual, just as the inhabitants historically have.

Professionals with expert skills will guide you through a serene journey of relaxation featuring tactile therapy, highlighted by an exfoliating black soap treatment. Partaking in this activity offers a full-fledged traditional Moroccan hammam immersion.

Selecting the hammam is an optimal strategy for mitigating stress and embracing the core of Morocco’s heritage within 16th-century architectural designs.

Additionally, invigorate your skin with a detoxifying rub utilizing Moroccan methods that incorporate the Kessa glove, black soap, and Rhassoul clay.

  • Sensitive skin issues like eczema.
  • Not recommended for people sensitive to nudity
Location
Hammam Mouassine
Rue Sidi el Yamani
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gwen_n
Aug 23, 2024
Very authentic - This experience was very eye opening. We got to experience a traditional Hammam and were amongst locals. You are able to wear your underwear if you feel uncomfortable. Fatima was very helpful during the process and we felt brand new after. I would definitely recommend to anyone after an authentic Hammam as the price is also reasonable. We didn’t manage to book a massage as it was fully booked but we would have loved to try it.
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Ali_s
Jul 16, 2024
Relaxing Hammam you definitely need to try! - Great experience! Being someone who’s never had something like this done, I was pleasantly surprised! They guide you through everything so if you’re not sure what to do, just ask! Felt very relaxed afterwards and had the best mint tea of my trip here!
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Lawrenceburgess
Jul 10, 2024
Traditional and authentic - My girlfriend sourced this Hamman, having identified it on "authentic and traditional." it was certainly both of those. It dates back several centuries and is used by locals. They segregate the sexes. It is definitely not a spa but reminiscent of local authority swimming pools/public baths in London in the 1960s; just older! 121 contact is the norm but same sex. Enjoyed the heat, the soap and the massage. There are reviews complaining about bing naked. I wasn't and there was no expectation. I gather it's different in the ladies so if you don't want close contact and possibly an expectation that you will get your kit off, this isn’t for you. No faux Asian music, pan pipes, drinks service, coffee, tea, or fluffy towels. It is what the locals do and how they do it. Enjoy!
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Nick_i
Jul 6, 2024
Unique hammam experience - It was exactly as I imagined. It’s a basic service, but it made me think this is how it was hundreds of years ago. We paid for the scrub and massage. It was a no frills experiment but it felt amazing. We didn’t need to take any supplies; they provide it all (slippers, mat, bucket, black scrub, glove, towel). A unique experience for anyone looking to experience a hammam the way locals do.
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Chiara
Aug 18, 2024
Authentic experience but keep modesty and hygiene out the door - You really have to leave aside modesty and hygiene to live this experience in an authentic way; you definitely have to ask yourself a few questions also because communicating with women who scrub/wash their hair in English is impossible: gesture language is the master, but somehow you can figure out what to do. Slippers, mats and towels are definitely not for personal use (take this into account). The Hammam comes 170dh (cash only)
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Gurpreet_v
Aug 7, 2024
Traditional Hammam - This is a traditional hammam in the middle of the souks. It has a very traditional approach and you certainly come out glowing! If you are looking for a lush, 'insta-worthy' spa type place, this is not it.
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Jacqui_d
Jul 15, 2024
Not great but not terrible. - Excellent exfoliating scrub down. Staff were not particularly welcoming. Cleanliness of towels was dubious.
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Sara
Jul 8, 2024
Unexpected... curious - All in all positive experience, but not for everyone. To enjoy these hours at the hammam you have to forget about hygiene and modesty for a while. But it is definitely worth it: very characteristic experience where you meet local people who, moreover, leaves a beautiful skin.
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Roxynad
Jul 30, 2024
Horrified, not a good experience. - In the ladies massage area. Be careful from this place especially if you’re not comfortable being naked in front of everyone and you don’t want your full upper body massaged. I booked for a massage and I was told to remove my clothes in the public area and was given a towel, I refused and asked for a private room luckily the masseuse took me to the room. I got ready. Had a wonderful massage I told her that I do not want my chest massaged and she was fine about it and I asked for it to be covered at all times, Saba was respectful and listened to my request. However when the massage was finished I was taken to the locker area to get my clothes (this is public all the ladies seat in this area as it’s a reception and sitting area. After I was given my clothes back, I was told you can get changed right here. Once again I asked for the private room Saba took me to the room. As I was about to get changed one of the lady workers got extremely annoyed and came running and pushed my door open wide and was saying something in their language thankfully I had my towel around me and Saba quickly came after the lady and shut the door and took the lady away. My advice is do not go in their alone safety in numbers is key. I was very Shock from their behaviour as it is female only massage spa.
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Ceciledelon
Aug 8, 2024
Back to the Middle Ages! - Clearly, there are no pictures matching where I was taken, except the lockers. It was very rustic and we would lie on a kind of sponge square to drain the dishes, on the floor! In addition, we explain nothing and the staff speaking only Arabic, we communicate by signs!! I advise against it.
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