January 14, See, a hammam is a traditional Moroccan public bath. Typically, hammams are separated by gender and involve sitting in a steam room, bathing with black soap, and using a Kessa kess to exfoliate all the dead skin off your body. I mean, my partner is Moroccan and he goes to the hammam at least once a month with friends and family.
The only thing you need to do is decide whether you want to go to a private hammam or a public hammam while in Marrakech. Generally, a private hammam is designed for tourists and is a more luxurious experience i.
I have been to a bunch of private hammams in Marrakech and they are perfect for someone who wants to enjoy a hammam but who wants to bathe in private and who wants to feel like they are in a traditional western spa.
In contrast, a public hammam is much cheaper and a much more authentic experience since these facilities are used by locals to practice this ancient bathing ritual. However, it does involve nude bathing with members of the same gender and is not for everyone.
The language barrier can also be an issue since foreigners are not familiar with the process and are not sure what to do at the public hammam. I love going to the public hammam since I think the experience is much more authentic and offers guests much better value for their money.
