| Option | Price per person | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional hammam + scrub | €25 – €30 | Steam room, black soap, full kessa scrub, rinse — the authentic core ritual |
| Hammam + massage (about 2 hours) | €40 – €66 | The full scrub plus a 45-60 minute argan or essential-oil massage |
| Royal / VIP ritual | €80 – €104 | Extended ritual: ghassoul clay wrap, face treatment, longer massage, private rooms |
Note: Hotel pick-up is often included at the mid-range spas. Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp.
What actually happens in a hammam
You'll be given a disposable wrap or you wear swimwear, then led into a warm, steamy room to soften the skin. An attendant applies savon noir — olive-based black soap — and after a few minutes comes the scrub: firm, thorough, and faintly alarming the first time, as the kessa glove rolls off dead skin in grey ribbons. Rinse, optional clay mask, then warm water, clean towels, and mint tea. If you've booked a massage, that's the blissful coda. You leave feeling polished, loose and slightly reborn.
Local hammam or tourist spa?
Neighbourhood hammams are where Agadiris actually go — cheaper, more authentic, and segregated by sex or by time slot, with nudity the norm and bring-your-own towel. Tourist spas are private or couples-friendly, include pick-up, provide everything, and ease first-timers in gently. Both are legitimate; the question is comfort. For a first visit, most travellers prefer the spa format. Tell me which experience you want and I'll book the right one — and yes, couples rooms exist.
Practical tips for your first visit
Don't book a hammam on your first day in the sun — freshly scrubbed skin and afternoon UV are not friends. Drink water before and after, skip shaving that morning, and remove jewellery. Modesty is handled smoothly at every level; at tourist spas you're draped and covered appropriately throughout. Speak up about pressure during the scrub and massage — 'a little softer' is a perfectly normal request, not an insult.
FAQ
A traditional hammam with scrub costs €25 – €30, hammam plus massage runs €40 – €66, and full royal rituals go up to about €104. Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp.
At local bathhouses, partial nudity is normal (segregated by gender). Tourist spas are far more modest — swimwear or disposable wraps, draping, and private or couples rooms. Tell me your comfort level and I'll book accordingly.
After — ideally on your last day or two. The scrub removes tanned, dead skin, so a hammam early in the trip shortens your tan and sensitises fresh skin to the sun.
Most people, yes — but the heat and steam aren't advised for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart or blood-pressure conditions. Mention any health concerns when you message me and I'll advise honestly.