Welcome
Tea and changing
You are welcomed with tea and given a robe, slippers and a locker.
Choose between a traditional neighbourhood-style hammam and a private spa in a riad. Tell us which you prefer.
- Robe and slippers
Fes Activities
Hammam in Fes
Hammam in Fes: rest after the medina with a traditional steam bath, black soap and scrub, followed by a relaxing massage, booked privately for you.
- Duration2 – 3 Hours
- DifficultyRelaxing
- Group SizePrivate
- LocationFes
- LanguagesEnglish / Spanish / Italian / French / Portuguese
Overview
The Oldest Wellness Ritual in Morocco
After a day on the cobbles of Fes, nothing restores you like a hammam. The ritual has barely changed since the Middle Ages: warm rooms of rising steam, olive-based black soap to soften the skin, then a vigorous scrub with a kessa glove that removes more than you would believe.
In a private spa you take it at your own rhythm, alone or as a couple, and follow it with a ghassoul clay wrap and a massage with argan oil. You finish in a quiet lounge with mint tea, wrapped in a robe, wondering why you do not do this every week.
- Traditional hammam ritual
- Relaxing massage
- Private rooms for couples
- Black soap and argan oil
Detailed programme
Your Spa Visit, Step by Step
- Duration2 – 3 Hours
- LocationFes
- FormatPrivate
- 01 WelcomeTea and changing
- 02 HammamSteam and black soap
- 03 ScrubKessa glove and ghassoul
- 04 MassageArgan oil massage
Hammam
Steam and black soap
You warm up in the steam room while the black soap softens your skin.
The hammam has been part of weekly life in Fes for centuries. Heat levels vary between rooms, so you can move if it becomes too strong.
- Traditional black soap
Scrub
Kessa glove and ghassoul
A therapist gives you a thorough scrub, then a clay wrap and a warm rinse.
The scrub is vigorous but not painful; ask your therapist to go more gently if you wish.
- Full body scrub
- Clay wrap
Massage
Argan oil massage
A relaxing massage and quiet time in the rest room complete the visit.
Allow two to three hours. This is an ideal way to end a day of walking in the medina.
- Relaxing massage
- Tea to finish
This is a private experience, so times and stops can be adjusted to your arrival, your pace and the season.
Ask About This ProgrammeThe experience
What to Expect
- WelcomeRobe, slippers and a glass of tea on arrival.
- Steam & Black SoapWarm up in the hammam and let the black soap work.
- Scrub & ClayA full-body scrub with the kessa glove and a ghassoul clay wrap.
- Massage & TeaA relaxing massage with argan oil, then mint tea in the lounge.
Why choose this experience
More Than a Spa Treatment
Every quarter of old Fes was built with five things: a mosque, a school, a fountain, a bakery and a hammam. It is part of how the city lives.
Why Choose This Experience- Local and authentic experience
- Private, just your party
- Flexible timing
- Local guides and hosts
- Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
What’s included
- Traditional hammam with black soap
- Full-body scrub with kessa glove
- Relaxing massage
- Towels, robe and slippers
- Mint tea
Not included
- Transport (can be arranged)
- Additional treatments
- Tips for the therapists
Good to know
- Best timeAll year. Late afternoon, after sightseeing, is the favourite time.
- Suitable forCouples, friends and solo travellers.
- What to bringA swimsuit or a change of underwear. Everything else is provided.
Location
Frequent questions
Hammam in Fes: Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a public or private hammam?
A private spa hammam, where you have your own room and therapist. If you would like to try a traditional neighbourhood hammam instead, tell us and we will explain how it works.
Can couples go together?
Yes, in a private room for two. Please tell us when you book.
Is the scrub rough?
It is firm, and that is the point, but the therapist adjusts the pressure. Say so if you prefer it gentler.
Is this a private activity?
Yes. It is arranged for you and the people you travel with, so the timing and pace are yours.
How do I book?
Send us a message on WhatsApp or by email with your date and the number of people. We reply with availability and the price, and nothing is charged for enquiring.
Can it be added to a tour?
Yes. It can be booked on its own or added to any of our private tours that pass through Fes.
Plan Your Hammam in Fes
What to know before you book your hammam in Fes, and what else to do nearby.
More Fes Activities
Hammam & Spa in Fes is one of 6 private Fes activities on our list. Other Fes activities include Fes Guided Tour (half or full day), Moroccan Cooking Class in Fes (3–4 hours), Day Trip to Meknes & Volubilis (full day) and Day Trip to Chefchaouen (full day).
Things to Do in Fes
The best things to do in Fes start with Bab Boujloud (the blue gate into the old medina), Chouara Tannery (leather dyed by hand since medieval times) and Royal Palace Gates (seven golden doors framed in zellige). Other things to do in Fes include Bou Inania Madrasa, Al Quaraouiyine and Merenid Tombs Viewpoint; our Fes travel guide covers each one.
Fes Excursions
Our Fes excursions include Fes Guided Tour (half or full day) and Moroccan Cooking Class in Fes (3–4 hours). Every one of our Fes excursions is private, so the start time and pace are yours.