Riad Bilkis Marrakech
Wellbeing

Hammam & massage

The Moroccan hammam ritual and an argan oil massage, arranged for you during your stay at the riad.

On requestBlack soap & ghassoulArgan oil

The hammam ritual

The hammam is part of everyday Moroccan life: moist heat, black soap, kessa glove and ghassoul clay.

Step by step

  • Resting in the warm room to open the pores
  • Olive oil black soap applied to the skin
  • Exfoliation with the kessa glove
  • Ghassoul mask, the clay of the Atlas
  • Rinsing with clear water and rest with a mint tea

The massage

  • Relaxing argan oil massage
  • Back and neck massage after a day of walking
  • Hot stone massage at our partner's
  • From 30 to 60 minutes

Where and how

At the riad

A masseuse can come to the riad for a massage in the quiet of your room or on the terrace.

Medina hammam

We book for you in a well-kept hammam a few minutes' walk from the riad, at Bab Doukkala, and we walk you there if you wish.

Booking

Let us know ideally 24 hours ahead, or as soon as you arrive: we check availability and confirm the time and price.

Good to know

Bring a swimsuit, and avoid the hammam straight after a meal. The riad also has a jacuzzi and a terrace to extend the moment.

Your stay

All the comfort of the riad

Moroccan breakfast, terrace, jacuzzi, laundry, airport transfer: find all the practical information for your stay.

See practical information

Frequently asked questions

Is the hammam inside the riad?

The massage can take place at the riad. For the traditional hammam we book a well-kept hammam a few minutes' walk away, at Bab Doukkala.

How long should I allow?

Allow about one hour for the hammam and 30 to 60 minutes for the massage, depending on the option chosen.

Do I need to book the hammam in advance?

Tell us 24 hours ahead if possible. We can often arrange an appointment the same day, subject to availability.

A question or a request?

Message us on WhatsApp or by email: we reply quickly.