Our WILD Moroccan Hammam Experience | Must Do Things In Marrakesh 

This is absolutely hilarious 😂 To answer your question on frequency: traditionally, people usually go to Hamams once a week, often on a Saturday or Sunday. I brought my foreign friend to a Hamam in Tangier and she had the same reaction as you : traumatised and addicted 😂 Don't hesitate to try different Hamams as the experience can be widely different. Also, for your child, normally she can enter with either parent in a traditional Hamam. Our mothers would usually put us in buckets of water with toys and tangerines to not get bored 😂

The Hamam is the best experience even if you are moroccan,, the first thing we do as Moroccan expats when we get home , is go to Hamam,, It is mainly a weekly ritual as at the time there was no bathroom as such in all the homes,, religious poeple always go on Thursday night or Friday morning to get ready for prayers.. but it's a thing that we can't do without as Moroccans.

usually once a week, the busiest time is Thursdays and Fridays, people like to get cleaned up for the Friday prayer, it looks like you guys gonna end up moving to morocco for good, enjoy the rest of your journey in morocco

It's a weekly routine here in Morocco and we love it ❤️ Bseha

"I feel really clean and at some level, almost violated.." 😆. That was so true and very funny. As far as the frequency of using or visiting hammams, that's usually a once a week activity. When I was a kid, it was my early Sunday ritual. Thanks for taking us with you on your journey. You guys rock!

I loved hearing about your hammam experience! I have not had the nerve to go to one, but I believe my husband used to go every week. When he goes to visit family now, the first thing he does is go to the hammam. He doesn’t feel clean with just a regular shower. 😂

Oh man , I laughed so hard listening to your Hammam experience. You guys rock. Blessings to you both and your little princess

I’ve been living in the US for 39 years and the only thing that takes me back to Morocco every time is HAMMAM and also the food,nothings else

I was there when you were, dear people. My hammam experience was wonderful. And the massage I had after was the best I have ever had. I recommend the Alphais Spa, in the Medina. I was with two women from my tour. It was luxurious and relaxing. The women were “anonymous “ to s, and at the end, I hugged my lady. She loved it. It felt so good to me to hug this lovely women. I LOVED the hammam. And, all of Marrakech. Hi from London❤️ Love your work and family ❤️

Bessaha thamhima .. congratulations, you guys are now fellow Hammam addicted brother and sister ^^

I haven’t been in the hamam since 2018. It’s a rough experience but addictive like you guys said. I live in Australia since 2010 and no hamam’s here only the Turkish ones which it’s different than the Moroccan ones. I’m sure you will go back again cuz when you come out clean and fresh you are into it 😂. All the best you guys. I miss my country hopefully will go again one and first thing first is the Hamam lol 😂. Cheers Simo

It's a weekly thing, though some people do tend to go to it fortnightly, it all depends on the individual, but don't forget, some hamams are much luxurious and pricier than others, especially in big cities and touristic spots...I hope you enjoying your time in Morocco, greetings from Leeds

Oh guys the end where ya are talking about the hammam is hilarious 🤣 please keep doing this

I laughed so hard at your hammam experience 😂 To answer Jay's question, Moroccans usually go to the hammam once a week, especially during winter as a house shower does not give the same feeling. By the way, you can ask (using sign language) the person doing the scrubbing to do it softer if it is too hard for you as the experience is not meant to be painfull and they wouldn't know if you don't make it known that you are uncomfortable with the hard scrubbing. Good adventures!

Just a Happy family in Morocco ❤❤❤❤❤❤

James's comments and voice is literally a goal. Very respectful, humble with a clear opinions. he didnt starts to be too confortable after coming in the city a second time.

Hamame's time for the most of Moroccan people is weekly every Thursday before the big prayer in Friday (salat aljoumu'aa), we all need to be cleaned and ready for it, also we can go twice a week depends of everyone's situation, but the hamame is the most important thing in our life it cleans the body and the soul, Sarah came out very shiny 🤭

we go to hammam once a week. welcome to Morocco. I had a few good lughs watching you guys

I just finished watching your new vlog about the Hammam 😂 Bessaha ( in good health) is what we say when someone just came back or about to go to El Hammam. As a Moroccan we go to the hammam once a week but if you can afford it twice is ideal. It is an experience/ritual to be had, it makes you feel “clean&lighter” and they are not one size fits all but the outcome is the same! It is also a way to connect with your community and gossip a bit 😊 Welcome to Morocco 🤙🏼

James looked upset at not being violated ;) Another great insight to Morocco, brilliant vlog as always guys.

I'm Moroccan, HAMAM is traditional. it has history.. grandparent and before them used it, these you will find them in popular places, old places , morocco still preserves its tradition. there are people who used their own hamam (bathroom) in their houses and use hot water and system to heat the wall however there are who prefer Hamam of the street; Hamam means bathroom in arabic (حمام)

You will definitely not forget this experience. Thank you for your efforts and for presenting a good picture of Morocco

So Hammam for Moroccans is a weekly thing and Mostly on weekends where most of people are off work or school. I think you guys went to some old Hammam which explains the "ok" condition of it and the type of the service you got there. Actually, there are some newer ones, more expensive, but the service and faculty are both outstanding. Overall, what really matters is the experience you got to see and live and you absolutely come out as a new person. Thanks for sharing.

Thoroughly entertaining and interactive video! I loved it.Thank you for sharing. That is definitely some lamb! You are a monarch's chef for a reason! And they do clean you properly in the hammam! There is a Moroccan saying: "Entering the hammam is not like exiting it" indicating the two different stages but also the need to pay after you had your lovely bath, and if you don't, you will be in trouble! Moroccans traditionally go to the hammam every Friday, which is considered a holy day in Islam ( Friday prayer) after which it is Couscous time!! To your second question, it is definitely an emphatic Yes! It is simply an experience not to miss while in the country. After all,who doesn't want to be born again! I'm impressed by your history homework on the Saadyyine Tombs.They were such a powerful dynasty before the current Alouites that they reached current Sudan. Sultan Moulay Ismail, as you mentioned, is believed to father hundreds of children, but he was most importantly the longest serving king ever in the history of Moroccan dynasties, 55 years in charge! Interesting facts in Giles Milton's White Gold which you probably read already. Next video, please !

Thank you for sharing all these wonderfull experiences, smart way to travel and discover different cultures

Hammam is life, it is every week for me ❤

Loved hearing about your hammam experience.. few years back the hammam was done once a week but now with hot showers in every house we go every now and then... There are many spas where you get an individual room and you can definitely set what you expect before going in to avoid feeling violated in any way...

Hope you guys have a good times😃you are an beautiful family and you’re explanations about your trip in Morocco is just an perfect analysis. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

Morocco is so beautiful. Wish I could go, but I will just watch your lovely videos for now!

Hahahaha, I'm moroccan leaving in Canada, and i really miss the Hammam experience, usually we go there once a week for me it was Sunday morning after my jogging. Enjoy the rest of your journey in Morocco.

I looooove hamam it is a must for me and for my family ... I go there every two weeks

I love your videos guys , well done.

The moroccan hamam IS the best expérience 😍🇲🇦❤️

thank you for sharing your experience. We are planning to be in Marrakech in September. The hammam sounds a little overwhelming, but I hate to miss any experience that makes a culture unique. I think we will have to give it a try. Thank you!!

Moroccans hamams are the beat. Going to Hamam for Moroccans is a weekly thing! I live in California and sadly we don’t have any but I brought some traditional Argan soap and scrubber from Morocco which I use and my skin is always smooth and clean. Btw you looked fresh after hamam. Flawless skin

As far as I can remember, I used to go to hammam once a week before I left Algeria for the UK. 47 years in North East England mean that the only time I can enjoy a good scrub is when I go back to my native country. Out of practice, I honestly find it quite painful, but as you described, once I come out, I feel I’m in a brand new body. I really wish there was a hammam near me. 😀

Hammam is my rebirth....every time

WE go to hamam once a week , welcome to morocco 🇲🇦🇲🇦❤️

I'm moroccan . I used to go to the hammam every week but i think i will go this week 😁 when i was a kid i hated hammam because of the pain . But now i just don't have time . As you said . I feel cleaner when i go to hammam and it like having a sunbath too . Good for bones and keeps body heat.

Not everybody in Morocco has a hot shower in their houses. This is why a lot of people visit a Hamam weekly.

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Most of the comments are already giving you all the info you need on hammams hahaha one thing i would like to add is that the little child can go in with her mother but if you do take her in you should be able to handle her and keep her busy and sitting next to you, you don't want her running on a slippery hammam flour hahaha otherwise i wouldn't recommend it for u to take her inside. And also here's some things to expect next time you go to a hammam and some tips/facts : - i always recommend avoiding going to the hammam on the last 3 days of the week as they can be kinda crowded (Friday, Sunday, Saturday) - some hammams are old, others are new, some can be well decorated and some can be just plain but every single one is special and good in a way, it's always gonna be a different experience when visiting a new one. - men can only take 2h max in a hammam while women can take up to 5h inside - always expect to lay down directly on the floor sometimes, unless you buy your own hammam mat (i recommend doing that) which brings me to my 2nd point which is that you should always poor some water on the area you want to sit in. - hammams have usually more than 3 rooms, one leads into the other, the further you get the hotter the room gets, the last room is the hottest, i recommend changing the rooms as you go. If you want to have the perfect hammam experience here are the steps that every Moroccan guy follows (as for women they include their own beauty routine like henna, some traditional natural hair products like "ghasoul"...etc) here are the steps in general : - getting the ticket, buying the "saboun beldi" soap, you get inside the dressing room, remove you cloths (keep the underwear lol) put them in your bag and give them to the man in the desk and he gives you a couple of buckets with numbers on them then you go inside. - you go straight to the last room of the hammam, wash you buckets and the area you choose to lay down on then fill your buckets with water, then you poor some on yourself and sit there on the hot floor for a bit, rub the traditional soap on your whole body (not your face) and lay down for a couple minutes on your back, then on you stomach and finally on both sides then you wash off all the soap and get out before you get too tired from the heat. - when you go out to a medium heat room (not the coldest) you now have to scrub all the dead skin off your whole body then wash it, you can now either stay in the same room or switch to the coldest one after you're done scrubbing to wash your hair with shampoo and body with soap and you're good to go. This is how Moroccans do it, sometimes they hire the guy there to scrub them off and massage them etc which i recommend for you guys because you wouldn't know what to do hahahahaha even with my tips it can take quite a while for you to memorize and get familiar with the routine and how things work, because if you're alone sometimes you'll run into people asking you to scrub their backs off and they'll do the same for you hahahaha it's a helping community but you should get used to it first before attempting it by yourself.

Loved the hilarious Hammam reaction!!!😂❤🇲🇦💚 (You would go only every now and then... weekly/ monthly? On top of your daily hygiene of course!)

Hamams in Morocco have 3 areas, the changing room, the wash areas with hot water and the 3rd and best room, the hot floor sauna, after being scrubbed and washed you can go into the 3rd area and sleep on the floor, it's very good for your back. My best hamam experience was in moulay yacoub, the water was hot spring coming directly from the mountains, smell of sulphur permeating the air but amazing experience nonetheless.

Wow, came out ✨ sparkling out of that hammam

I’d be in the Hamam in a New York minute… Thank you for bringing Moroccan day into my little office. Travel safe, keep smiling onto the next adventure

Salam together, enjoy new Hammam experiences culture and celebrations. They are different level of Hammam performance. From very simple, traditional public location and cheap variation to luxurious one. In general once a week is common and mostly Thursday or Friday arround the Friday pray. Enjoy. Said from Düsseldorf Germany and Mohammedia Morocco.

You go to the Hamam once a week Love it I don’t miss any chance getting one since I live in the USA and we don’t have many of them here Love it

The first thing I do when I was in Morocco and the last thing I did when I left Morocco I love Moroccan hammam👍👍👍🇨🇦

Wow, I may have to think twice before going to a Hamam. It sounds very intriguing.

hammam recommended once in a fortnight , time for dead cells to build up .if you go back withim days just enjoy the steam and do not scrub .you risk injury by taking off the good skin . very instructive video .learned a lot .thanks a million

It's a weekly thing usually moroccan hammam congrats for the new skin guys

Before and After Hammam. You both certainly look refreshed.

Hari Om Brilliant stuff - emersive travelling! What is to be remembered is that communal bathing existed in the UK right up pretty much until the second world war... when houses started being built with (gasp) fully plumbed bathing facilities for private use! I recall that the Edinburgh bath house was open and in use even until the mid 1980s. So many flats hardly even had toilets, let alone showers or baths. That said, I don't think there was anyone else doing the scrub down (then again, that might have been a private arrangement 🥴) It is also one of the reasons that the Brits are considered by many other cultures to be 'dirty' - that weekly bath was pretty much all that was done for personal hygiene, unlike the daily bucket wash that is common in India and Africa and so on. Anyway - fun visit and topic! Love that Ady considers your walkabout to be food-focused, given the attempt to eat the carrier strap! Give her a squeeze from me. YAM xx

I know what you mean, I'm Moroccan myself but I didn't go to any Hammam until I was a bit older It's strange at first, but it gets immensely addicting with time, and let me tell you something: if you got used to it, you'll never ever feel really "clean" no matter how and where else you wash yourself lol As for your question: people used to do it once a week, this is because most households in the old medinas couldn't afford to build a personal washroom since it took space, not to mention it was expansive to get running water in a house. so there would usually be public hammams in every street where people would go every week to wash themselves. Nowadays however, with most houses equipped with showers, I would say it became more of a once a month thing to most people who still keep the tradition.

Hammam first time is definitely an experience but once you get used to it it's so refreshing.

Happy to see you again try to visite agadir and tiznit ❤🎉

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Excellent! Have a good stay

This was hilarious😂 I would recommend going to a nicer spa style hamam where you can get the relaxation aspect too. We usually go once a week but for those of us who live abroad, we go every few days once in Morocco because we can’t get enough of it.

Hi guys. I love your videos. I use to go Hammam once a week when I lived in Morocco

I love Morocco !!!!

You should visit Azilal and see the world-class Azoud waterfalls, as well as Ain Asardoun in Beni Mellal, a visit there is very wonderful, as well as a visit to Seti Fatima and Ourika, as well as the mountains of Okaimden and Toubkal, the outskirts of Marrakech, as well as a visit to Rabat And do not forget to visit the city of Ifrane and its waterfalls, the city of Hajeb, as well as the city of Azrou

We go to the hammam once a week , I'm morrocan but I live in France since 2014 , hammam is the most thing I miss in Morocco , I never feel as clean as when I go to the hammam

Very funny this video about hammam !!!moroccan people usually go to the hamam once a week

I love this experience

Enjoy your time, usually Hamam once a week but that's dependent the weather winter time people used it more frequent than summer times

As a Moroccan, I go to the hammam once a week, and it's just fantastic 👌

Moulay Ismail destroyed El Badi palace et even moved the capital from Marrakech to Meknes.(that you should visit). The Alaouite dynasty that ruled after the Saadien dynasty is the actual dynasty of today Morocco. One the oldest dynasty in the world.

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hhhh the hamam part was hilarious ... as an answer to your question .. when i was little kid i went to hamam with my mum and they have age restrict i think its 5 years max hhh .. so i started going with my dad like once a weak some ppl prefer to go Tuesday night or Friday morning to be ready for the prayer ... or the weekend to start the week fresh.... for me best time were when i go with my friends . so what the man did to you in the hmam we do the same thing for our friend like help me help you situation hhh after that you finish it with some orange juice or bring some tangerine or oranges and eat it there or mint tea in the big dressing room ... so as we say to ppl that came back from hamam "bassaha wa raha" to you guys

The best Moroccan bath in the world Hamman Morocco

Usually once a week on Sundays just before we start a new week work. Some go on Friday mornings so it depends. Some on occasions like being invited to a wedding or an important meeting so they look their best.😊I would say twice a week is more than enough, personally I only go once a week. Hope this helps 🙏.

This is so hilarious, you described it perfectly. Now imagine being a kid they put u in a bucket with toys and oranges and you get to watch that chaos before it's ur turn to get cleaned up haha

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Yes Hammam are everywhere in morocco, and it s deponds... some peple go weekly, other monthly, and somes ocasionally for me I go like 4/5 per year

Love love love your videos! I'm in Marrakesh in 2 weeks and feel so much more prepared💐💐💐

Hamam is mostly weekly thing, but old folks go as often as they can

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Awesome..I’d try a hamman.. you both looked fresh after .. cheers Chris & Sammy

Hallo 🤗ihr seid toller Familie 🍀😘🙏🏼ich schaue sehr gerne eure Videos 👍🏼ihr zeigt mir meine alte Heimat, ich war jetzt seit 19 Jahren nicht in Marokko

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Oh my God the hammam did u good ur skin look so bright and shiny us moroccans the hamam is a ritual for us once a week is a must

Marrakech médina is so big it’s a city on its own go and visit where people live not just the tourists areas. You might spot the inside of the houses because most of locals live in massive houses like what’s known as Rhiyad. Only few have been sold locals still live in their big houses.

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Bravo

Love ❤your video and the music was amazing…. I would have wished some music from musicians from Marakech ❤

The normal frequency for going to Hammams is once a week, but it could be for others once in two weeks or once every month.

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For us moroccan it's weekly 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Once a week is the rule for hammam when I grew up. I loved it.....

Old days twice a week now people have have showers home when they feel like to do it.i hope you enjoyed Morocco.Morocco is wonder land you will see something never comes to your mind

Men usually go once a week to the hammam, day before Friday prayer. And the others days they just shower at home.

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Personally i go once a week or once every 10 days. I don't like being twisted around so i don't let him do it, i just want to be exfoliated. He shouldn't scrub you till you are "raw", just tell him not to scrub so hard. You should also buy some clay called Ghasoul (everyone in Morocco knows what it is), then he rubs it onto you at the end, keep it on for 5 or 10 mins then just rince it off, you will see how soft your skin becomes. Ghasoul is cheap get about 15 dhs worth of it, it is more than enough, you can put it on your hair as well, and you can get it in any medina shop that sells spices anywhere in Morocco. Same for women as well.

First thing we do as folk moroccan living aboard is to gets to that hamam as soon we come out of the airport 🤭😅😅😅❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦i missed my country

Hammam life.

yes showering is only good to remove odor and sweat basically, only Hammam you can feel really CLEAN, most moroccans go once a week and the value far exceeds the little price you pay (in normal hammams)