The traditional Moroccan hammam has already become synonymous with a pleasant and quality time, although it became known in the West not so long ago. A relaxing and cleansing steaming procedure, exfoliation of dead skin, and a final special massage ultimately give the effect of a reborn person. Thanks to its therapeutic effects, hammam began to be actively used in the West as a preventive and therapeutic procedure.

Traditional hammam in Morocco

Anyone who has visited Morocco knows that the traditional Moroccan hammam is completely different from the spa treatments in modern salons. And the difference begins from the very moment you get there. A hammam is a communal bathhouse where many, often complete strangers, men or women “steam” together.

In Morocco you will not find mixed baths - there are three options: either only for women or only for men, or men are allowed on some days of the week, women on others, or the hammam allows representatives of one sex at some times of the day and representatives of the other. - to others. Moreover, in the East, this is not just a bathhouse - here people communicate and relax.

This is especially true for women - in the past, many of them left the house very rarely, and Moroccan treatment in the hammam was an opportunity not only to tidy up the body, but also to see friends and relatives, chat and gossip. And it’s just trivial to take a break from your home environment.

Moroccan treatment in the hammam

A visit here begins with payment at the entrance. Afterwards, the person enters the locker room - a room where all visitors can change into bath attire and leave their clothes. Further, the Moroccan hammam, in most cases, is arranged like this - a cold room, after that a warm one, after that a hot one. They are connected to each other by small passages or a corridor; in the rooms themselves, taps come out of the walls, from which water flows.

Traditionally, procedures begin with a warm room - here the visitor gets used to the temperature, washes, and returns here after being in the hot room to finish cleansing. The dressing room and the cold room are often combined in one room, and here you can not only change clothes, but also drink tea, getting used to the normal temperature again.

Moroccan hammam and Berber body care involve the use of black peeling with a special glove, massage with

Friends can give each other massage and peeling, or you can pay for the work of a bath attendant - for a very reasonable fee, many hammams provide the opportunity for massage and peeling through the efforts of bathhouse attendants and bath attendants.

Customs and rules

First of all, the Moroccan hammam is open to everyone, so there are usually a lot of people of the same gender there. If you happen to go to such a place (and did not try oriental exoticism in a European spa), you should keep in mind some customs and traditions, failure to comply with which can upset and offend Moroccans.

First of all, this is saving water - it should be used carefully, as much as necessary, avoiding splashing around the bush. The second is maintaining decency. In the men's hammam you can wear swimming trunks or something similar. You should also change clothes by wrapping your thighs in a towel or covering yourself with it. Full nudity, even while changing clothes, is considered offensive and should not be done.

However, in the women's bathhouse the situation is different: in many of them you can wear a swimsuit or underwear, but there are also those where women undress completely - here you should focus on Moroccan women. Of course, a European woman can remain in a swimsuit or underwear, even if local women are naked, but you should not take off everything if others have not done so.

Spa analogues in Europe

The Moroccan spa-hammam in the European version is often one room, most often serving as a warm room, or under this name they hide a Turkish steam cabin designed for one person. High-class hotels and salons, of course, offer a “full cycle”, adapted to European tastes, but including all the traditional procedures and even more.

Such an “improved” hammam, of course, also costs much more, but this is compensated by increased comfort, exclusively “your” company and additional procedures to choose from.

Hammam is a place where, surrounded by soft warmth and steam, melting oriental textures, dim light and the magical power of aromas, true harmony of soul and body is achieved. Ancient Moroccan beauty rituals, preserved to this day, open up a new world of sensations, allowing you to achieve high-quality body care.

Professional SPA treatments for hammam Charme D’Orient presents traditional products without which a visit to the hammam is unthinkable: Berber gommage, Rhassoul mask, Sesame honey mask with sesame oil, magical Shea and Argan oils, a wide palette of aromatic massage oils and oriental accessories. Charme D'Orient products are luxurious and, at the same time, ecological cosmetics, rich in valuable natural ingredients with a healing effect.

Eastern traditions of deep cleansing of the body skin, rich nourishing textures of masks, relaxing Moroccan massage with aromatic oils - all this gives an unforgettable experience, immersing you in an atmosphere of pampering and bliss.

Peeling based on natural finely ground alum stone in combination with aromatic oils makes the skin smooth and soft, and subsequent wrapping has a strengthening and tonic effect on the skin.

Duration: 30 min.

The pearl of oriental rituals is foam massage. Traditionally, soap massage is performed in a hammam. After heating and steaming, Moroccan peeling is carried out with black soap and a Kesse mitten, during which the stratum corneum is removed, making it smooth, soft and tender. Next begins the foam-soap rhapsody - a massage on fragrant white fluffy foam, which will bring real pleasure.

Duration: 40-60 min.

A scrub based on pink clay and sugar crystals for face and body, formulated on a light cream base, enriched with vitamin E and coconut oil. Pink clay has pronounced remineralizing properties and is an excellent adsorbent.

Duration: 30 min.

Argan oil is considered one of the most expensive vegetable oils in the world. This truly unique oil with a nourishing and strengthening effect is an excellent antioxidant. It effectively prevents age-related changes in the skin, promotes its rejuvenation, improves the condition of dermal cells, and stimulates their renewal.

Duration: 30 min.

An original oriental ritual for skin elasticity. Peeling based on natural finely ground alum stone in combination with aromatic oils makes the skin smooth and soft, and subsequent wrapping has a strengthening and tonic effect on the skin. At the end of the ritual - light moisturizing milk with a subtle oriental aroma / 90 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

An oriental ritual based on pink clay and sugar crystals for face and body, formulated on a light cream base, enriched with vitamin E and coconut oil. Pink clay has pronounced remineralizing properties and is an excellent adsorbent. In combination with sugar crystals and crushed Argan nut shells, the scrub gently cleanses the skin, exfoliates dead cells and removes impurities, improving and evening out the texture. Rich in glycerin, coconut oil nourishes and evens out the skin's structure, leaving it smooth and silky. The final chord of the ritual is a gentle moisturizing milk with a subtle perfumed aroma of your choice.90 minutes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Dead Sea salt contains a large number of trace elements and minerals, including magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and bromine. Sea salt has a regenerating and stimulating effect on the skin, enriches it with micro- and macroelements, increases elasticity, improves blood circulation and accelerates metabolic processes, removes toxins, and fights cellulite. The use of salt helps relieve fatigue, is used as a sedative for insomnia, stressful conditions, to increase the performance and tone of the body, and raise the emotional background. At the end of the ritual - light moisturizing milk with a subtle oriental aroma / 90 minutes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

A beautiful oriental ritual, the action of which is based on a traditionally oriental recipe: Black soap, Berber peeling, nourishing Shea butter. A classic anti-aging ritual for all skin types, including sensitive. Suitable for face and body - softens, regenerates and restores skin structure, cares. A light veil of gentle moisturizing milk will give the skin a beautiful sensual aroma / 90 minutes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

In ancient times in Turkey, noble people loved to treat themselves to a few hours of relaxation in the hammam. In addition to other premises, there were special rooms designed for procedures that we now call spa treatments. The hammam attendants kneaded the bodies of the vacationers with balms and oils, and served aromatic drinks that filled them with energy. The Monaco SPA center offers a wide range of spa programs in the hammam, aimed at body and face care and general harmonization. All the pleasures that a hammam can give - in SPA-"Monaco"!

SPA program “Turkish ablution” (1 hour 15 min)

Warming up in the hammam, accompanied by body peeling and foam massage. The final stage is a tea ceremony and relaxation in the relaxation area.

Price: 1700 rub.
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SPA program “Moroccan body care” (2 hours)

The program is aimed at relaxing the body, correcting problem areas, eliminating cellulite. The procedure includes warming up in a hammam and exfoliating the body with black soap, performed with a Kess mitten. Relaxing foam massage and clay wrap help remove excess fluid and also increase skin tone and elasticity. Swimming in a jacuzzi and hydromassage with underwater jets will complete the ceremony, enhancing microcirculation in the body. The treatment ends with a tea ceremony.

Price: 3200 rub.
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SPA program “Stone Energy” (body care / 1 hour 30 min)

Warming up in the hammam and exfoliating the body with black soap in combination with a stone massage will provide tone and lifting of the skin. The final stage is a tea ceremony and relaxation in the relaxation area.

Price: 2300 rub.
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SPA program “Royal Luxury” (face and body care / 1 hour 30 min)

For perfect skin, rituals of aroma peeling, clay wrap and cryo massage are prepared for you. For a youthful face, a complex of cleansing, nourishing and massage anti-stress rituals has been created: face and head massage, aromatic face mask. A light touch to complete the luxurious procedure will be a bath in the jacuzzi and a tea ceremony.

Price: 3200 rub.
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SPA program “Bitter Chocolate” (body care / 1 hour 30 min)

The program consists of warming up in the hammam, coffee body scrub, chocolate wrap with modeling massage. A ritual that uplifts, tones and relieves stress. The treatment ends with a tea ceremony.

Price: 2600 rub.
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SPA program “Fragrant whim” (body care / 1 hour 30 min)

The program includes warming up in the hammam, aromatherapy body peeling, massage and oil wrap with sweet orange extract, which will give the skin nourishment and tone. An impression shower and fruit tea will complement the body contouring and lifting procedure.

Price: 2600 rub.
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SPA program “Bachelorette Party” (face and body care for 4 persons / 4 hours)

The ceremony includes warming up in the hammam, body cleansing and exfoliation, an experience shower and a dip in the jacuzzi. The gift for the bride will be a spa hand treatment and aromatherapy body massage, as well as a relaxing facial massage. The treatment ends with a tea ceremony.

Price: 6800 rub.
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SPA program “YOU and ME” (body care for two persons / 2 hours 30 minutes)

The program includes joint warming in the hammam and cleansing with black soap, body exfoliation with a Kessa glove, aroma massage and swimming in the jacuzzi. The ritual will end with a tea ceremony, and all this time you will remember a magical flight of feelings and emotions, absolute pleasure.

Price: 5300 rub.
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SPA program “Gentleman-SPA” (care for men / 2 hours)

The program for men includes warming up in the hammam, body peeling and aromatherapy foam massage. In addition to the program, a swim in the jacuzzi, a facial mask with a massage of the face, head and feet. The program is complemented by herbal tea.

Price: 2600 rub.
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SPA program “Girlfriends” (care for 6 persons/5 hours)

The comprehensive program begins with a relaxing warm-up in a herbal hammam, complemented by peeling and foam body massage, and ends with a body mask using a moisturizing cream paste. A shared spa experience includes chromotherapy in the hydromassage pool, relaxation in the relaxation area and tea.

Price: 9500 rub.
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SPA program “Date” (treatment for 2 persons/2 hours 30 minutes)

Warming up in the herbal hammam and body peeling are the beginning of the program; the continuation of the ritual is a relaxation massage for one of the persons; for the second person, a seaweed sheet wrap with a moisturizing cream body mask. The complementary stage is chromotherapy in a swimming pool with hydromassage, a tea ceremony and relaxation in the relaxation area.

Price: 5800 rub.
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SPA program “Yin Yang” (treatment for 2 persons/3 hours)

The program includes warming up in a herbal hammam, body peeling, relaxation massage or classic body massage with bamboo brooms, followed by moisturizing the body with masks. The ritual is complemented by a tea ceremony, swimming in a hydromassage pool, and relaxation in the recreation area.

Price: 6300 rub.
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SPA program “Nirvana” (face and body care for 1 person / 1 hour 30 minutes)

The program includes warming up in a herbal hammam, peeling and foam body massage. An excellent addition to comprehensive care is a light facial massage using a moisturizing cream mask. A swim in the hydromassage pool and a tea ceremony will complete the relaxation procedure.

Flawless smooth skin, shiny and smooth hair - these are the main beauty advantages of Moroccan women, famous throughout the world. Women from Morocco know very well that beauty is, first of all, the merit of proper care. Their beauty is maintained thanks to natural argan oil, but this is not the only thing we will talk about. Here are other beauty secrets of women from Morocco.

Secret #1: Argan oil

Argan oil - the liquid gold of Morocco - is without a doubt the most valuable Moroccan cosmetic product. The oil is obtained by manually grinding the fruits of the argan tree. The range of its cosmetic properties is very wide. First of all, the oil has a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect. Thanks to its vitamin E and antioxidant content, it has strong anti-aging properties and can smooth the skin. Moreover, the oil soothes it and relieves acne and psoriasis. Argan oil is also used to care for nails and hair, making them smoother and shiny. Often found in shampoos, conditioners or masks, but can be used directly on the hair. It should be washed thoroughly so as not to make the hair heavier.

Secret No. 2: Black African soap

Black soap, known as Savon noir, is popular in many African regions and especially in Morocco. It is used to wash the face and entire body. It is especially recommended for the care of oily skin and acne-prone skin, as the product has cleansing properties. Black soap perfectly nourishes the skin due to its high content of vitamin E, as well as vitamin A and iron. This natural soap is made from crushed olives and olive oil, which, after adding potassium hydroxide, is boiled in vats to obtain the desired consistency. Contrary to the name, soap should not be black: these are, as a rule, fakes. The actual product must have different shades of brown.

Secret #3: Water and rose oil

Moroccan women use rose petals to make a wide variety of cosmetic products. In order to tone the skin, they use rose water, which cleanses and brightens it. Ideal for mature, tired, lifeless skin. In addition, rose water tones and deeply moisturizes it.

Another popular cosmetic product is rose oil. It has soothing, softening properties, and therefore is often used for dry and irritated areas. The oil greatly moisturizes the skin and gives it a fresh shine. Can also be used to nourish brittle nails and hair. Good news for people living in constant stress: the very intense aroma of essential oil relaxes and relieves nervous tension.

Secret No. 4: Green clay

Moroccan green clay is one of the oldest facial cleansing products in history. A natural clay mask has a deep antibacterial, cleansing and smoothing effect. Particularly recommended for the care of oily skin and acne-prone skin. Clay can be used to revitalize the skin of the face, back and chest area.

Secret #5: Mint Green Tea

Green tea with mint is a very popular refreshing drink in Morocco. They drink it there in large quantities (several glasses a day). Due to its antioxidant content, tea has anti-aging properties. Partly thanks to him, Moroccan women retain their youthful, fresh appearance longer.

Secret No. 6: Hammam

A hammam is an outdoor bath that Moroccans go to about once a week for cleansing. It combines aromatherapy, massage using beneficial ingredients (argan oil), essential oils. A visit to the bathhouse has the ability to eliminate toxins and cleanse the skin, resulting in a youthful appearance for a long time.

Secret No. 7: Perfume in cream

Moroccan perfumes differ from store-bought ones not only in their characteristic smell, but also in their consistency and packaging. Moroccan women often use hardened perfumes in a cream, with the addition of a significant amount of essential oils. Just a little of this product is enough for the smell to last all day. You can make these perfumes yourself by heating wax, almond oil and selected essential oils. This mixture is poured into a metal mold and left to harden for several days.