We’re betting you might have heard the word hammam, but not necessarily know what it means. Learn more about this ancient Moroccan ritual and decide if it’s the right treatment for you with our handy guide.
The Moroccan hammam uses hot steam to encourage relaxation and detoxing. It does wonders for softening skin, relaxing the mind and opening the pores for a deep cleansing experience.
The tradition of bathing is an integral part of Middle Eastern and North African culture, often taking place in beautiful old bath-houses. Bathing is as much a place to gather and talk as it is a place to relax and clean yourself.
The first public baths can be traced back 2,000 years to the Romans. The idea spread quickly throughout the empire and shortly after Morocco became one of the first countries to embrace this way of bathing. Citizens loved keeping themselves clean and nourishing their skin, all while being able to sit and chat with their neighbours.
Today the hammam bath is still highly prevalent in Moroccan culture, with many locals attending at least once a week.
The benefits of a hammam are both mental and physical. Benefits include:
What to expect from a hammam at The Spa at Dolphin Square
A traditional Moroccan treatment experienced in the warmth of the Hammam. Your body is doused with warm water as a Tellak exfoliates away impurities using a Kessa glove and Savon Noir, a cleansing soap made from crushed olives, olive oil and Eucalyptus.
£55 for 25 mins. Book here: https://spa.dolphinsquare.co.uk/contact-us/