Moroccan Hammam Experience

The traditional Moroccan steam bath -- a ritual of cleansing, exfoliation, and relaxation that has been central to Moroccan social life since the 8th century -- is available in every Moroccan city from the humblest neighborhood hammam charging 15 dirhams to the luxury palace hammams of Marrakech charging 500. The scrubbing of dead skin with a kessa mitt, application of black savon beldi soap made from olive oil, and massage with argan oil represents the most accessible window into Moroccan daily life available to foreign visitors. Cheaper than the average spa treatment, it costs 97% less than a comparable experience in a Western hotel.