All you need to know about Moroccan Hammam
When traveling across the Middle East you will come across the term hammam quite often and in Abu Dhabi, you would hear more about Moroccan Hammam or Moroccan bath. Hammam in Arabic means bath and the name of the place usually remain tied to it. Some call it the Turkish bath while many others call it the Moroccan bath that has its roots in the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago. There are so many salons for the best Moroccan bath in Abu Dhabi.
The history of Moroccan hammams
The Moroccan hammams of bathhouses draw inspiration from the bathhouses created during the Roman Empire more than 2,000 years ago. The Roman rule in North Africa during ancient times left its imprints on Moroccan culture and the remnants of Roman architecture are still visible in various parts of Morocco. The Moroccan Bath is the most glaring example of the Roman influence that persists even today.
The Moroccan hammams, meant for the purification of the body and soul, were usually located close to the mosques to allow visitors to the mosques to have a bath before offering prayers to the Almighty. These baths had vaults, domed ceilings, and tiled rooms of varying temperatures for visitors to perform their rituals.
The lack of bathing rooms in traditional Moroccan houses drove more and more people to the hammams and soon it became a weekly ritual among the Moroccan population. Water being an important symbol of cleanliness and purity in Islamic culture, the popularity of the hammams grew rapidly.
The health benefits of Moroccan bath
Steam baths provide several health benefits. Soaking the body in steam for some time relieves aches and body pain besides exfoliating the skin by removing the dead skin cells, rejuvenating and softening the skin. It aids in muscle relaxation and eliminates stiffness and muscle knots. The heated stem reduces the body’s water retention and improves immunity. Steam exposure opens up the pores of the skin and allows the toxins to escape while refreshing the body. The soothing and relaxing experience resulting from improved blood circulation helps in relieving stress and improves emotional wellness.
Beautification benefits
The Moroccan bath session which usually lasts from 30 minutes to an hour makes use of various ingredients rich in minerals and essential vitamins that help to maintain healthy skin. The body’s exposure to steam for an extended time results in automatic scrubbing of the skin that opens up the pores and removes the dead skin cells. Toxins escape through the pores and refresh the body besides controlling oil secretions that heal acne, and remove scar marks and the skin on the body and face becomes smoother and glowing. The benefits are much similar to the spa treatments offered in a ladies beauty salon.
The steps involved in each session
Therapists accompany the guests in modern Moroccan baths to help them get the best treatment.
- The first step of about 5 minutes involves exposing the body to steam that helps in cleaning the skin and opening the pores to make the body ready for treatment.
- The therapist then pours warm water on the skin and after applying black jelly-like Moroccan soap leaves the client for 10-15 minutes.
- After proper cleaning, the therapist washes away the soap with warm water and starts massaging the skin in circular and linear motion while wearing exfoliating gloves.
- Finally, a complete body washes with warm water removes all dead skin cells, residual soap, and oil. To moisturize and protect the skin, the therapist applies a full-body mask
Moroccan bath is a must-have experience for tourists who want to pamper their bodies with the spa treatment in grand Moroccan style. Like any other spa, the bath provides an amazing relaxing experience while cleansing the skin and softening it but any beauty salon that offers the service ensures a great experience for the clients. During your hectic time in the desert city, a session at a Moroccan bath is extremely refreshing and a quick way to clean your body and mind from deep within. At the end of the session, not only do you have a clean body free from toxins but also the mind is happy as the stress you had to endure before the session is all gone. You leave the salon feeling fresh relaxed and refreshed in the shortest possible time which perfectly suits your fast-paced lifestyle.
If you are interested, you can check our:
– what is a moroccan bath Article
-Our hammam services: We offer a moroccan bath in abu dhabi
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