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THE RITUAL OF THE MOROCCAN HAMMAM

Perhaps some of you have never gone to a hammam. Today I will tell you some features as the hammam is to be added to your “things to do” list when you come to Morocco! The art of the hammam (steam bath) is an ancient and integral part of Moroccan life since water, considered sacred, and cleanliness are essential elements of Islam. In a part of the world where family and community are everything, the hammam is deeply rooted in daily community life.

This is where people go to socialize, gossip, make connections, do business and even organize weddings !! There are hammams throughout the medina, some are basic – a couple of small tiled rooms, heralded by a faded “hammam” sign – and others are hundreds of years old and full of character, with large domed rooms heated by fires to wood under the buildings.

You can choose two types of hammams: Local hammams
Hammam for tourists

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