History Of The Moroccan Hammam
The Hammam, a public steam room and bath cleansing ritual, originated in Arabia where bath culture was once an integral part of the Roman lifestyle. Eventually popularized by Turkish natives, the ancient tradition later spread to different cultures throughout southern Europe and northern Africa, particularly Morocco.
Today, Moroccan natives pay a weekly visit to a local Hammam to partake in the ritual-based body treatment that includes cleansing, aromatherapy, detoxification and massage. “An ancient purification ritual that has both healing and transformative powers, the Moroccan Hammam encourages skin smoothing, increases circulation, stimulates the immune system, releases toxins, and is an excellent way to relax and melt away stress,” says Erin Stewart, spa director at Joya Spa. It’s a great way to purify the skin using key Moroccan ingredients such as black soap, rhassoul clay and argan oil.”
