The TOP 7 Hammam in Marrakech To Try in 2024

The Hammam in Marrakech is an unmissable activity. Whether traditional or luxurious, you will inevitably find the Moroccan SPA that suits you. To help you choose, we have listed the best hammams in Marrakech, with different treatment and massage offers. Relax, we’ll take care of everything…

What is a Moroccan hammam? – Hammam in Marrakech

Hammam means “hot spring” in Arabic. In Morocco, the hammam is made up of several rooms heated to different temperatures. The heat is humid, which promotes muscle relaxation, the elimination of toxins and cleansing of the skin.

What is a traditional hammam like in Marrakech?

A traditional Moroccan hammam, also known as a “Moorish bath”, is a steam bath used for the purposes of relaxation, cleansing and well-being. Here is how a traditional hammam in Marrakech generally works:

PREPARATION: Before entering the hammam, one takes a shower to wash away dirt and body oils. We undress before wrapping ourselves in a towel or bathrobe.

ENTRY INTO THE HAMMAM: The hammam generally consists of several steam rooms of different temperatures. We often start in a warm room, then move to a warmer room before finishing in the hottest room. The heat and steam open the pores of the skin, making cleansing easier.

CLEANING: In the hammam, black soap, a soap made from olive oil and scrub, is often used to deeply cleanse the skin. Black soap is applied to the body, then left to sit for a few minutes before rubbing vigorously to remove impurities and dead skin cells. Sometimes an exfoliating glove called a “kessa” is used for more intense cleansing.

RINSING: After cleaning, rinse with hot water to remove soap and impurities.

RELAXATION: After rinsing, you can relax in the coolest room of the hammam, often equipped with benches or mattresses for sitting or lying down. You can stay there as long as you want to rest and enjoy the benefits of the heat on the body.

HYDRATION: Once out of the hammam, we recommend that you moisturize your skin with argan oil or a moisturizer to prevent it from drying out after exfoliation and exposure to heat.

The traditional Moroccan hammam is not only beneficial for the skin, but it is also considered an important social and cultural experience, where Moroccans come together to relax, chat and take care of themselves.

1- Hammam Mouassine – The best traditional hammam in Marrakech

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

Built between 1562 and 1563 during the Saadian era, Hammam Mouassine is the oldest hammam in Marrakech. The immersion will be total since it is a privileged place for Marrakchis, where authenticity takes precedence over luxury. If you are looking for a typical and authentic experience, we recommend this traditional hammam in the Mouassine district of Marrakech. To live the 100% experience, do not hesitate to book a service on arrival: scrub with black soap, wrap with natural Rhassoul or white clay (between €4 and €18).

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Cheap
• Very authentic
• Good value for money
• online booking
• Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before)

Disadvantages:

• This is a traditional hammam, so men and women are in separate rooms for the duration of the SPA. This can be a hindrance for some couples and families.
• You can stay in a swimsuit during the entire hammam session, but don’t be surprised if the people around you are completely naked, the separation of genders allows Marrakchis to let go of their modesty… during a SPA

Price

Enjoy the Mouassine hammam from €18.50 (hammam access + Rhassoul soap and towels included)

2- Hammam Dar el Bacha – The inexpensive hammam of Marrakech

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

This is the oldest hammam in the Medina of Marrakech, built in 1924, where many Moroccans go. The experience will therefore be traditional and economical, within the reach of even the smallest budgets. Authentic, however, do not expect state-of-the-art facilities.

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Really cheap
• Authentic

Disadvantages:

• Obsolete
• There are specific times reserved for access to men and women, inquire in advance
• Just like the Hammam Mouassine, this is a traditional hammam in Marrakech, where men and women are in separate rooms. Ideal though if you are a group of women or men.
• Nudity is also required (you can keep your stockings on), especially for scrubs, soapings and massages.
• No online reservation

Price

Access the Dar el Bacha hammam from €1.45 (access only)

3- Les Bains du Lotus – The best luxury hammam in Marrakech

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

The hammam and its Moroccan rituals, in the heart of a patio with luxurious marble and lush vegetation. This luxury hammam located in the heart of the Medina of Marrakech will delight all lovers of escape and relaxation. The price is quite high compared to the prices charged in Moroccan hammams, but much cheaper than in luxury SPAs in France. The team will pick you up and take you back to your hotel or Riad: The relaxing break begins there! Let yourself fall into the expert hands of the masseuses who use local and natural products. Small bonus at the end of the session: Moroccan tea and a snack are offered to you.

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Idyllic setting
• online booking
• Attentive staff
• online booking
• Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before)

Disadvantages:

• High price

Price

Book your session at the Bains du Lotus hammam from €80 (private transfer + hammam + SPA treatment included)

4- Click SPA Marrakech – The best hammam in the Medina

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

Located in the historic heart of the Medina of Marrakech, in the famous Bab Doukkala district, the Click SPA of Marrakech is the ideal place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle outside. The decoration is typical and the atmosphere subdued: all the conditions are met for a successful hammam session in Marrakech. We provide you with everything you need on site, you will only need a swimsuit. Let the relaxation begin!

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Ideally located
• Good value for money
• Package offer
• online booking
• Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before)

Disadvantages:

• Package offers do not leave “à la carte” choices

Price

Book your SPA session in the best hammam in the Medina from €27 (hammam access + scrub + towels and flip flops included)

5- Le Boudoir Parisien – The best hammam in Guéliz

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

Welcome to this Moroccan hammam with a Parisian accent, located in the Guéliz district of Marrakech. Reserved for a 100% female clientele, the SPA offers an elaborate menu of treatments and massages from around the world. This haven of peace will be ideal for groups of women: with family, friends, or alone.

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• 100% feminine hammam
• Good value for money

Disadvantages:

• 100% feminine hammam (the advantage can also become a disadvantage depending on the constitution of your group)
• No online reservation

Price

Enjoy the best hammam from Guéliz to Marrakech from €37 (hammam access + 2 massages)

6- Hammam Marrakech – The best hammam with massage

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

Close your eyes and imagine… 3 hours of relaxation in a typically Marrakchi hammam located in the heart of the Medina! After a scrub with black soap in the hammam, the session continues with a massage of approximately 1 hour with argan oil. And to end in apotheosis. You don’t have to worry about anything, since everything is included, even pick-up and drop-off between your hotel and the SPA. You will leave relaxed, and your batteries recharged for the rest of your journey.

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Package offer
• Very good value for money
• online booking
• Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before)

Disadvantages:

• Package offers do not leave “à la carte” choices

Price

Enjoy the best hammam with massage from 43€ (all included)

7- Hammam Marrakech – The best hammam to do as a couple

Presentation of this hammam in Marrakech

If you are visiting Marrakech as a couple, we 200% advise you to try this hammam and dinner show offer for a romantic evening in the Red City. You go for your SPA session as a couple, where you can enjoy a scrub with natural products and a massage with argan oil. Your driver then takes you to a typical Riad in the Medina, to attend a dinner show, as beautiful as it is delicious! The offer obviously includes pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation. A great experience for two!

Advantages/Disadvantages:

Advantages:

• Package offer
• Very good value for money
• online booking
• Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before)

Disadvantages:

• Package offers do not leave “à la carte” choices

Price

Book your hammam session for 2 from €81 per person (all included)

The Team’s Favorite Hammam :

If this is your first time in Marrakech, it is (almost) obligatory to try a traditional Moroccan hammam. The Mouassine hammam will be the best in its category, and will immerse you directly in this authenticity, unchanged for more than 500 years. I stop by each of my stays in Marrakech. If you already know the Moroccan hammam, then perhaps you could indulge in a massage in one of the hammams in Marrakech?