10 Best Spas and Hammams in Marrakech

Hammam Rosa Bonheur is the place to go for an authentic hammam experience. Featuring traditional hammams for individuals, couples and families, this spa uses all-natural products, including argan black soap, for a true cultural experience.

The traditional hammam experience is one where a spa attendant uses massage to vigorously scrub, removing dead skin and increasing blood flow throughout the body. All of this is done in a steam room where all your cares will be soothed away with the treatment. Don’t be surprised if the bathhouse isn’t super quiet; Moroccans often gather at the hammam to catch up and talk with friends.

Located in the medina, Dar Les Cigognes Hotel is where you’ll find the exclusive Fassi Beauty Spa. This full-service spa is only available for guests of the hotel. But if you’re staying here, you’ll be in for a special treat, as you choose from a vast menu of massages and beauty treatments, including facials, manicures, and pedicures. 

The Fassi Beauty Spa at Dar Les Cigognes also offers traditional hammam massage, as well as traditional Moroccan henna tattoos. What a great way to get ready for a night out in this fascinating city. 

The adults-only spa at Les Bains d’Orient Marrakech offers traditional hammams but takes the luxury even further with their Oriental Baths. The Oriental Bath starts with a 30-minute hammam scrub with black soap, followed by a bath with rose petals and a facial massage. And if you aren’t blissed out enough, there are other hair and scalp treatments and various packages to bring you the ultimate in relaxation.

The focus at Les Bains d’Orient Marrakech is on the individual experience. This spa makes its own line of products and prides itself on only using natural ingredients. And, if the traditional black soap isn’t your thing, you have the option of choosing shea butter with a blend of spices.

At the stunning Heritage Spa, the focus is solely on you. Tailored to offer the best in individualised pampering, this spa features traditional hammams but also offers a variety of spa packages. Each visitor takes a diagnostic test before beginning treatment, specifically geared toward top-shelf personalised attention. 

A variety of massages are on the menu, in addition to facials and hand and foot treatments. Pick a holistic massage that offers full body and all-sensory relaxation using warm herbal bags with lavender, turmeric and eucalyptus, sure to soothe the body and mind. 

If you are looking for an escape from the urban grind, then Mandarin Oriental might be the spot for you. Nestled in vast landscaped gardens, the Mandarin Oriental’s views will take your breath away. The glorious snow-capped Atlas Mountains provide a backdrop to the hotel, which is about 10 minutes away from the medina, or old town.

And guests are in for a relaxing treat for the senses. In addition to the traditional hammams, the spa offers a variety of treatments, including a Moroccan rose sure to delight. There are also indoor swimming pools and the option for outdoor, open air spa treatments in private suites.

Water is the focus at La Mamounia, which is a luxury hotel offering tons of amenities, including a bar, restaurants and a tearoom. There’s also a fitness centre and private yoga classes. And those looking to relax have the option of kicking back in the hotel spa.

La Mamounia offers both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, in addition to a sauna. Traditional hammam service is also on the menu, in addition to balneotherapy, which uses mineral waters to heal and replenish the body and mind.

If you’ve found a place to stay and are just looking for a spa to relax, Hammam de la Rose is a great place to unwind. The idea behind Hammam de la Rose is to be a sanctuary for the spirit and body, tailored to the individual.

The spa offers a large variety of treatments, ranging from the traditional hammam to massages and beauty treatments. Massages are offered individually and as part of packages, with the chance to curate a truly luxurious treatment. From scalp massages to deep tissue, you're sure to find your favourite. The beauty menu offers facials and hand and foot treatments.

The opulent Ksar Char-Bagh is said to host one of the best hammams in Marrakesh. This stunning hotel has everything you’d expect of a palace: a long, shimmering, palm tree-lined pool, luxurious suites and rooms and lavish decor. The building looks ancient but it's new, so you’ll have every modern convenience. 

Enter the vast red marble hammam where mesmerising traditional songs and candlelight accompany you on your voyage to relaxation and bliss. The expert therapists provide personalised treatments to sooth your body and mind. The spa features individual and double rooms, so you can enjoy massages and facials alone or with someone special. Afterwards, savour a cup of tea or relaxing infusion in the serene lounge.  

Hammam Paradis is the place to do if you are looking for a spa with a romantic setting to take your sweetheart. This spa is located in the Mouassine neighbourhood of the medina and offers services for individuals and couples. There’s also fine dining to experience before or after your spa relaxation.

At Hammam Paradis you'll find the traditional hammam experience in addition to a variety of massages in their 8 massage rooms. There’s also a sauna where you can leave all your cares behind.