Hamam in Essaouira

Essaouira, being a quintessential Moroccan city, is the perfect site to get a traditional Moroccan hammam. The rates here are reasonable and there are a number of places in the Essaouira Medina who provide this rejuvenating experience. It typically includes detoxification, scrubbing, cleansing and a relaxing massage. Some of the most popular hammam places include Spa Cocooning, Riad Mumtaz Mahal and Centre d’esthetique Bio Argana spa Essaouira.

Considering the significance of cleansing in the Islamic culture, Hammam has traditionally played an integral role in Moroccan traditions. Hammam or Kessala is an elegantly tiled steam room where a masseuse scrubs and cleans the visitor. This tradition emerged in ancient Morocco due to the scarcity of water in the region. There are segregated hammams for males and females. However, a few outlets do provide an option to enjoy a private couple’s hammam. Hammam is not, however, recommended for children and pregnant women due to the high temperature of the room. A hammam experience usually lasts 1-2 hours in most places in Essaouira.