Hammam Turkish Bath – The Ultimate Wellness Ritual

Hammams will often contain a series of rooms with dry and wet heat, steam, showers, salts, and aromas. The first step of your Hammam journey starts with visiting a dry, hot room. This gives your body a chance to acclimate to the heat, relax, and start to sweat. This first step also typically involves admiring the beautiful architecture associated with a Turkish bath.

The next step of the Hammam experience involves being visited by a massage attendant. In most cases, you will be asked to lay down on a marble stone structure to start the massage treatment. You will then be rubbed with a traditional kese (a type of hand mitt) to remove all layers of dead skin.

After you’re finished with the initial scrubbing, you will receive a foam-filled massage which involves washing your body with soap, and shampooing/rinsing your hair. This step also usually includes being rinsed with cold water. The entire massage process on average takes between 20-45 minutes.

Following your body massage, you will be invited to a cooling, relaxation rooms. In these common areas, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, cool down, and converse with fellow bathers.

Hammams have been a staple of life in Turkey and Morocco for hundreds of years. This tradition has also gained significant international popularity in recent years. Hammam spas can now be found in major cities across all countries and continents.

Depending on which Hammam you visit, your experience may vary. Many Hammam spas offer a variety of lavish treatments to further enhance your experience with sensory enhancements such as essential aroma oils and additional massages.

One thing is certain in any Hammam – by the end of your journey, you’ll feel relaxed, recharged, and ready to take on that day’s challenges!