| The city of Marrakech is considered to be one of the | | | | Moroccan architecture. We spent a couple of hours |
| key tourist destinations in Morocco because of the | | | | for the usual bathing rituals that included bathing, |
| sights, sounds, restaurants, riads and a whole list of | | | | detoxifying in the steam room, scrubbing and after |
| attractions it has to offer. During our stay, we have | | | | an exceptionally soothing massage an hour later, we |
| explored the city square with its snake charmers, | | | | were taken back to the relaxation room and was |
| food stalls, shopped at the souks and ate at a | | | | told to stay as long as we liked. |
| marvelous yacout as well. We were also advised not | | | | Hammam el Basha: |
| to pass up on a wonderful hammam experience | | | | Popularly known as "The Pasha's Bath, El Basha is |
| which left us in search of the best Marrakech | | | | considered as one of the best, and most accessible |
| hammam. | | | | Marrakech hammam. It's conveniently located just 10 |
| A hammam is a traditional Turkish bath house in | | | | minutes north of the Djemaa el Fna which makes it a |
| Marrakech where the locals go to cleanse the body, | | | | very popular spot among travelers and the locals |
| get a massage, for relaxation as well as for socializing. | | | | alike. The place is huge and the massage services are |
| The progression of steps involved in taking a Turkish | | | | totally outstanding! |
| bath is quite similar to that of a sauna, but is more | | | | Riad El Fenn: |
| comparable to the ancient Greek and Roman bathing | | | | It is the ultimate luxury hammam experience at the |
| practices. We were tired from all the walking and | | | | comforts of your own riad. The spa at Riad El Fenn is |
| sightseeing that we were sure we could use a | | | | easily the best luxury hammam in Marrakech. This is |
| massage Marrakech style to revitalize and restore | | | | where we got our accommodations for the whole |
| our energy. | | | | duration of our stay in Morocco with its own private |
| There are a number of Marrakech hammam that | | | | hammam and massage service which is something |
| offer the usual services but why settle for anything | | | | that they take pride in. |
| less than what the best has to offer? We were | | | | It is a beautiful and peaceful environment with very |
| given a lot of options to consider in our search for | | | | relaxing background music and a phenomenal staff |
| the best hammam that we did not know where to | | | | that are ready to take care of all your hammam |
| start. We managed to narrow the list down to 3 of | | | | needs. They offer a variety of skin and body |
| the top bath houses to visit in the area which are: | | | | treatments such as body wraps and aromatherapy |
| Les Bains de Marrakech: | | | | as well as incredible massages with scented oils in |
| It is not your typical traditional hammam but I assure | | | | wonderfully decorated facilities. Having a massage |
| you that the level of service is the best! One of the | | | | Marrakech never felt so good! |
| nicest things about this place is that they have a duo | | | | These are just 3 of the best hammams we have |
| hammam and massage service for couples that other | | | | encountered during our vacation and we both agree |
| similar establishments do not offer. Traditionally, | | | | that the experience was exceptional! We are |
| hammams have separate bath times for the men | | | | certainly looking forward to visiting more of them to |
| and women which is an accepted and widely | | | | get our share of the most unforgettable massages |
| practiced Islamic custom. | | | | Marrakech and hammam offer in our future travels |
| The place is absolutely stunning! It is beautifully | | | | to Morocco. |
| designed to reflect the excellence of authentic | | | | |