A hammam is a traditional Turkish bath house in Marrakech where the locals go to cleanse the body, get a massage, for relaxation as well as for socializing. The progression of steps involved in taking a Turkish bath is quite similar to that of a sauna, but is more comparable to the ancient Greek and Roman bathing practices. We were tired from all the walking and sightseeing that we were sure we could use a massage Marrakech style to revitalize and restore our energy.
There are a number of Marrakech hammam that offer the usual services but why settle for anything less than what the best has to offer? We were given a lot of options to consider in our search for the best hammam that we did not know where to start. We managed to narrow the list down to 3 of the top bath houses to visit in the area which are:
Les Bains de Marrakech:
It is not your typical traditional hammam but I assure you that the level of service is the best! One of the nicest things about this place is that they have a duo hammam and massage service for couples that other similar establishments do not offer. Traditionally, hammams have separate bath times for the men and women which is an accepted and widely practiced Islamic custom.
The place is absolutely stunning! It is beautifully designed to reflect the excellence look at this site of authentic Moroccan architecture. We spent a couple of hours for the usual bathing rituals that included bathing, detoxifying in the steam room, scrubbing and after an exceptionally soothing massage an hour later, we were taken back to the relaxation room and was told to stay as long as we liked.
Hammam el Basha:
Popularly known as "The Pasha's Bath, El Basha is considered as one of the best, and most accessible Marrakech hammam. It's conveniently located just 10 minutes north of the Djemaa el Fna which makes it a very popular spot among travelers and the locals alike. The place is huge and the massage services are totally outstanding!
Riad El Fenn:
It is the ultimate luxury hammam experience at the comforts of your own riad. The spa at Riad El Fenn is easily the best luxury hammam in Marrakech. This is where we got our accommodations for the whole duration of our stay in Morocco with its own private hammam and massage service which is something that they take pride in.
It is a beautiful and peaceful environment with very relaxing background music and a phenomenal staff that are ready to take care of all your hammam needs. They offer a variety of skin and body treatments such as body wraps and aromatherapy as well as incredible massages with scented oils in wonderfully decorated facilities. Having a massage Marrakech never felt so good!
These are just 3 of the best hammams we have encountered during our vacation and we both agree that the experience was exceptional! We are certainly looking forward to visiting more of them to get our share of the most unforgettable massages Marrakech and hammam offer in our future travels to Morocco.
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So when I got a little wooden back massager for Christmas, the kind with rollers on it, I thought it was just a little present from a nephew who knew nothing about me. I couldn't have been more wrong, and man was I surprised. That back massager was nothing short of miraculous. I had my wife use it on my back while applying firm and uniform pressure throughout, and I can't tell you how much it alleviated the nagging aches and pains my aches and pains. In no time at all I felt like I was a kid again. Of course that wasn't enough so I wanted more. I wanted something more elaborate, more deluxe, which could massage my whole back at once. You know how that works, if a little is good then a lot is much better.
As a Christmas present, my wife got me a heated shiatsu back massager chair , and it worked like a charm. It had all kinds of features - the shiatsu which you could set up to do different parts of your back, it could come for the entire pack or isolate sections. Rollers which would do the same thing, gently but firmly rolling up and down my spine. It also contained a seat that vibrated as well as the back to really shake things up. Role in the heating pads and he really had an awesome combination that felt great.
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