The hammam, or public bath house, it a tradition that Moroccan men and women indulge in usually weekly. It is a large aspect of this culture so it seems appropriate to share it with you. It goes ...
Morocco would be one of the last countries where I’d have expected to end up in a room full of almost naked women. Nudity or toplessness is the norm in a Moroccan hammam, and little foreign me would ...
RABAT, Morocco — For years, Fatima Mhattar has welcomed shopkeepers, students, bankers and retirees to Hammam El Majd, a public bath on the outskirts of Morocco's capital, Rabat. For a handful of ...
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. In Morocco, they call it liquid gold: argan oil, a lusciously hydrating by-product of the argan tree, is used to treat everything from ...
What's the difference between a hammam and a Moroccan bath. In the realm of luxurious spa experiences, the terms 'hammam' and 'Moroccan bath' often surface, sometimes interchangeably. However, while ...
Stripping down at a reception desk is a first for me, as is being in a Blue City. I’m in Chefchaouen – an ancient Moroccan town famous for its buildings awash in shades of azure. Some say the makeover ...
For a 14-year-old American girl who had never been outside of the country, moving to Casablanca with my family was a culture shock. It was also a gift: Thinking back to my time in Morocco, I’m ...
A new breed of hammams aims to make the local experience more accessible, by adapting Moroccan tradition to Western sensibilities. Being next-to-naked with strangers in a scorching room with troughs ...
Ben Champoux and partner Hiba Benjelloun have opened the Safir Moroccan Hammam and Spa in downtown Moncton. (Credit: ALAN COCHRANE) Ben Champoux and partner Hiba Benjelloun described the opening of ...
If you’re looking for a truly relaxing and rejuvenating experience, a Moroccan hammam is the perfect way to unwind. We did the research, so you don’t have to; here’s everything you need to know about ...