Traditional Hammam & Spa

A traditional hammam visit centers on the ritual described in this activity: exfoliation with black soap (sabon beldi, made from macerated olives) followed by a rhassoul clay wrap, in a heated bathhouse rather than a spa treatment room. Most visits run 45-90 minutes depending on whether a full scrub-and-massage package is included. Bring or rent a change of clothes, since hammams are a wet, steam-heated environment - ask your riad or hotel whether the visit is mixed or single-sex, as this varies by establishment.