Don’t be surprised if the attendant is pretty rough with you. But if it’s too rough, don’t be too shy to tell her to take it easy! Step 6: Hair wash

Once the soap is all off, the torture starts. No, I don’t want to freak you out but this step can be extremely… uncomfortable. We hope this post has inspired you to be brave and try out a hammam while you’re in Morocco. It’s a great experience and will give you a glow that you never knew was possible!Like most bath houses around the world, in a Moroccan bath, you can expect to be steamed, soaked, scrubbed, and come out sparkly clean. Men need to wear underwear into the hammam. A pair of boxers is perfect, but you can also wear swim shorts or y-fronts or whatever you have. What to expect at a local hammam

This being said, if you have relatively ~chill~ skin (i.e., you have none of the conditions above), you can try using an exfoliating glove on your body once a week. Yes, just once a week. Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, over-exfoliating can still cause irritation, dryness, inflammation, and even rashes, says Dr. Lal. So if you're someone who has a bad habit of going overboard with skincare, store your mitt or glove in another room so you're not tempted to use it every time you're in the shower. Be realistic about how often you’ll clean them Unlike a tourist hammam, nothing will be supplied for you at the local hammam. You’ll need to come prepared with: On your first visit, I recommend going to a tourist hammam, sometimes known as a hammam spa. Or you could just get a hammam treatment at your riad.

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We went on a cycling tour in the mountains of Morocco and it was one of our best travel experiences yet! Find out how to do it here. Six Steps for a Moroccan Bath Step 1: Get undressed – what do you wear in a hammam?

As you’re wandering around the streets of the medina near your riad, keep your eyes open for any of these signs that there’s a traditional hammam nearby:You’ll feel more comfortable (and get fewer stares). Plus, hammam spas have someone there who can help you through the process, since they’ll assume you don’t know what to do. Not only has Emily Algar combed the market for all the top-rated exfoliating gloves to help you find the best pair, but she has road-tested a bunch as well.

If you’re anything like me, at this point your body will feel like jelly and your mind will be free of any cares. That cup of tea will give you the chance to wake up a little before facing the outside world, a shinier, sparklier version of yourself. Tips for Visiting a Local’s Hammam in Morocco How to find a local’s hammam

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Depending on the hammam, you may be able to hire an attendant to scrub you down. To arrange this, it will help if you speak a little French. If not, I hope you’re good at sign language because it’s highly unlikely that anyone in the hammam will speak English.