No. The Mor Thai hammam is private: two people at most, never mixed with other guests.

Do I need to bring a swimsuit?

No. Disposable underwear is provided, as well as a bathrobe, a towel and slippers.

How long does the hammam last?

30 or 45 minutes depending on the option, or longer with a massage in our hammam and massage packages.

Can we do the hammam as a couple?

Yes. The hammam welcomes two people: as a couple, with a friend or with family.

First Hammam in Marrakech: What to Expect

Published on 13 November 2026 · Written by LA360

A hammam is one of the experiences to enjoy during a stay in Marrakech. If you have never tried one, the same questions often come up: how does it work, how long does it last, what should you bring, and do you share the hammam with other people?

Here are the answers, with the hammam ritual as it is practised at Mor Thai, our spa in Gueliz.

Woman in a bathrobe in the private hammam of Mor Thai Spa, Marrakech

What is a hammam?

The hammam is Morocco's traditional steam bath. The moist heat relaxes the body and prepares the skin for the scrub. Three typical products are used: black soap, applied to damp skin; the kessa glove, used for the scrub; and ghassoul, a Moroccan clay used as a mask.

How does a hammam work at Mor Thai?

At Mor Thai, the hammam takes place in steam scented with eucalyptus, with two options: 30 or 45 minutes. The 30-minute option goes as follows:

Black soap applied to the skin.
Body scrub with the kessa glove.
Wash with orange blossom shower gel.
Shampoo and conditioner with wheat proteins.

The 45-minute option follows the same steps and adds two treatments: a ghassoul body mask with seven plants and a face mask with aloe vera, honey, rice powder and coconut.

Relaxing in the eucalyptus steam of the Mor Thai hammam

Private or shared hammam?

In a public hammam, you share the room with other people. The Mor Thai hammam is private: it welcomes two people at most and is never shared with other guests.

You can come alone, as a couple, with friends, with family or with your child.

What should I bring?

Nothing. The spa provides a bathrobe, a towel, slippers, disposable underwear, a hairdryer and a hairbrush, so there is no need to bring a swimsuit.

How much time should I plan?

The hammam lasts 30 or 45 minutes. It can be followed by a 60 or 90-minute massage in our hammam and massage packages. We recommend arriving 10 to 20 minutes before your appointment, to settle in calmly.

Secret of Ghassoul or Atlas Majesty: which hammam to choose?

The Hammam Secret of Ghassoul combines eucalyptus black soap, a scrub with the kessa glove, a ghassoul body wrap infused with Atlas herbs, a purifying and regenerating face mask, shampoo and conditioner, then a scented wash.

The Hammam Atlas Majesty follows the same steps and adds, after the ghassoul, a second body mask with turmeric, honey and cinnamon.

Traditional hammam fountains at Mor Thai Spa, Marrakech

Hammam only, or hammam and massage?

To extend the relaxation, our packages pair the hammam with a massage of your choice (Ancestral Thai in Kimono, Thai Energy Harmony, Healing Anti-Stress Touch, Balinese Escape or Cradle of Palms), solo or for two:

Journey of the Senses Ritual: 30 minutes of hammam, then a 60-minute massage.
Beyond Time Ritual: 30 minutes of hammam, then a 90-minute massage.
Eternity Within Ritual: 45 minutes of hammam, then a 60-minute massage.
Majestic Rebirth Ritual: 45 minutes of hammam, then a 90-minute massage.

Practical information

Address: No. 52, 5th floor, Immeuble Le Noyer B, Rue Ibn Sina Atlassi, Gueliz (behind the American Language Center): see the map and directions.
Access: lift to the 5th floor.
Parking: free for guests, in front of the spa, with security and valet service.
Opening hours: every day from 10am to 10pm.
Booking: online, by phone at +212 610 200 040 or on WhatsApp at +212 620 770 200.

Your first hammam in Marrakech: what to expect