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Moroccan hammam routine steps at home, in order

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Moroccan hammam routine steps at home, in order

Steam, soap, glove scrub, rinse, moisturise and rest: the Moroccan hammam ritual, recreated in your own bathroom with premium care, including the Rituals The Ritual of Hammam line.

Time
60 min
Steps
8
Level
Beginner
Essentials
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In short

A Moroccan hammam routine always follows the same steps: 10–15 minutes of heat and steam, a soap left on for a few minutes (traditionally Moroccan black soap, beldi), a scrub with a kessa glove on wet skin, a thorough rinse, then cream on still-damp skin and a rest with a large glass of water. At home, a very hot shower in a closed bathroom replaces the hot room. Once a week is enough (every 10–15 days for sensitive skin); the routine suits normal to dry skin.

Updated on 17 October 2026

In Morocco, the hammam is often a weekly ritual: you move from the warm room to the hot room, wash with black soap, scrub with a kessa glove, rinse, then rest before heading out. This routine keeps that order for the weeks you can't go, or when there's no hammam near you: shower steam replaces the hot room, and each step keeps its purpose.

A routine designed by FromGermany.ma. Moroccan black soap (beldi) and ghassoul clay are not sold on our site: if you have them at home, they keep their traditional place, and each step tells you what to use instead. The core is three products — a shower oil, an exfoliating glove and a body cream; the rest (bath, hair mask, scrub, pumice stone, body mist) is optional. The Rituals The Ritual of Hammam line, with eucalyptus and argan oil, runs through the routine: shower oil, salt scrub, body mist, and body cream as the premium option. Each step also offers a Tesori d'Oriente Hammam or Balea alternative that is lighter on the budget.

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The routine, step by step and in order

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Kneipp Huile de bain fleurs d'amandier peau douce, 100 ml

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Heat and steam

When
At the start, 10–15 minutes
How often
Every session

Moist heat softens the outer layer of the skin, so the glove can do its job later without hard rubbing. At the hammam, that's what the warm and hot rooms are for.

How to: Close the door and window, run the shower very hot for 3–5 minutes before stepping in, then sit on a stool and pour hot water over yourself. If your gas water heater is inside the bathroom, never block its air vent and leave the door ajar.

Optional

Kneipp

Kneipp Huile de bain fleurs d'amandier peau douce, 100 ml

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If you have a bathtub, a hot bath replaces the steam. A sweet almond bath oil, for dry and sensitive skin according to Kneipp: one cap filled to the mark in the running water, 15–20 minutes at 36–38 °C. Clean the tub afterwards, as the oil makes it slippery. Small budget, with a eucalyptus scent: Balea herbal bath, not suitable for babies or young children.

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Balea Bath with herbs Eucalyptus 500 ml

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Moroccan hammam steps, in order

At a public hammam or at home, the order never changes: each step prepares the next. Here is the traditional sequence.

At home, the routine above follows the same order; if you have no ghassoul or black soap, the steam, the glove, the rinse and the cream stay the same.

  • The warm room: your body gets used to the heat and humidity.
  • The hot room: you sit for 10–15 minutes, pouring hot water over yourself.
  • Black soap (beldi): a thin layer on the body, left on for a few minutes, then rinsed off.
  • The kessa scrub on wet skin, done yourself or by a hammam attendant.
  • Ghassoul, a Moroccan clay, applied to the body or hair and then rinsed off.
  • Washing the hair and a final wash with soap.
  • The rinse, finishing with lukewarm water.
  • Rest, covered up, with water or tea, then a cream or argan oil.

Hammam at home: how to recreate the steam

A closed bathroom and a very hot shower are enough. The aim isn't to match a hammam's heat, but to have enough steam and time for the skin to soften before the scrub.

  • Close the door and window, unless there's a gas water heater in the room (see below).
  • Run very hot water for 3–5 minutes before stepping in, until the mirror steams up.
  • As at the hammam, a small stool, a bucket of hot water and a cup: you pour water over yourself without leaving the shower running, which saves water.
  • With a bathtub, a 15–20 minute hot bath replaces the steam.
  • Gas water heater in the bathroom: never block the air vent, leave the door ajar, and get out at the first sign of a headache or dizziness.
  • Air the room well afterwards to avoid damp and mould.

Kessa glove scrub: the right technique

The glove only works well on softened skin: after at least 10 minutes of heat, with the soap rinsed off, the skin should be wet, not soapy.

How often: once a week at most. For sensitive or very dry skin, space it out to every 10–15 days. Between sessions, a lukewarm shower and a cream are enough.

  • Wear the glove snugly on your hand.
  • Scrub with long, firm strokes, always in the same direction, one limb at a time.
  • Rinse the glove about every minute.
  • Keep the pressure comfortable: skin that turns very red or stings has been over-scrubbed.
  • Avoid the face, moles, cuts, sunburn and skin shaved or waxed less than 24 hours ago.
  • For your back, ask for help, as at the hammam.
  • After use, rinse the glove and hang it up to dry.

After the hammam: moisturise and rest

The minutes afterwards matter as much as the scrub. Pat your skin dry, apply cream while it's still damp, drink water and stay warm and calm before going out.

  • Cream or oil all over, foot cream on pumiced heels.
  • A large glass of water straight away, then water regularly over the next few hours.
  • 15–20 minutes of rest, covered up: don't go straight out into the cold or wind.
  • No direct sun or hair removal for 24 hours; if you go out, cover up and protect exposed skin.
  • Perfume or body mist later, on skin that doesn't feel tight.
  • In the following days: a lukewarm shower and a cream every day, until the next hammam.

Traditional hammam or at home?

The two complement each other: a public hammam offers heat and steam no bathroom can match; home offers privacy, flexibility and products you choose yourself.

CriterionTraditional hammamAt home
HeatWarm and hot rooms, constant steamVery hot shower in a closed bathroom, or a hot bath
TimeOften over an hourAbout an hour, rest included
WashBlack soap (beldi)Black soap if you have it, otherwise a gentle shower oil or shower cream
ScrubKessa, yourself or by an attendantExfoliating glove, with help for your back
TreatmentsGhassoul, henna, argan oilHair mask, scrub, body cream, foot cream
BudgetEntry and scrub paid at every visitProducts that last several sessions
AtmosphereA shared moment with family or friendsPeace and quiet, at your own pace and time

Precautions

Heat and scrubbing don't suit everyone, or every moment. If in doubt, ask a health professional.

  • Irritated skin, eczema, sunburn, a cut or inflamed spots: no scrubbing on that area.
  • Salt scrub: it stings on skin that is cut, or shaved or waxed less than 24 hours ago; use the glove alone, gently, or wait.
  • Pregnancy: avoid very hot, long sessions, and ask your doctor or midwife.
  • Blood pressure, heart problems or a tendency to feel faint: heat can make you dizzy; keep the session short and lukewarm, and ask a health professional.
  • Children: a shorter session, cooler water and a very gentle scrub.
  • Gas water heater in the bathroom: keep the air vent clear and the door ajar; at any headache, nausea or drowsiness, get out at once and air the room.
  • At the first sign of dizziness, leave the heat, sit down and drink water.
  • Slippery floor: oils and scrubs make tiles slippery; rinse them after the session.

Frequently asked questions

What are the steps of a Moroccan hammam?

Heat and steam, black soap left on for a few minutes, a kessa glove scrub, a rinse, then moisturising and rest. At home: a very hot shower in a closed bathroom, a shower oil or shower cream if you have no black soap, an exfoliating glove, a body cream and a large glass of water.

How do I do a good hammam session?

Take your time: at least 10 minutes of heat before the scrub, the glove on wet skin in long strokes, a thorough rinse, then cream and rest. Drink water before and after, avoid starting right after a heavy meal, and leave the heat at the first sign of dizziness.

How long should a hammam session last?

At home, allow about an hour: 10–15 minutes of steam, washing and scrubbing, then 15–20 minutes of rest. At a public hammam people often stay longer; listen to your body and don't stay in the heat if you feel weak.

How often should I do a hammam?

Once a week: that's the most common rhythm in Morocco. For sensitive or very dry skin, scrub every 10–15 days instead; the steam and wash can stay weekly.

Is it good to go to the hammam every day?

Not for the scrub: rubbing your skin every day irritates it. Between sessions, a lukewarm shower and a cream are enough; keep the glove for one session a week at most.

What should I do after a Moroccan hammam?

Apply cream to still-damp skin, drink a large glass of water and rest for 15–20 minutes, covered up, before going out. Avoid direct sun and hair removal for the next 24 hours.

Can I do a hammam at home without black soap?

Yes: the steam, glove, rinse and cream stay the same, and a gentle shower oil or shower cream does the washing. If you have Moroccan black soap (beldi), use it: it's the traditional way. It isn't sold on FromGermany.ma.

What's the everyday routine between two hammams?

A lukewarm shower with a gentle shower cream, a body cream on still-damp skin, and a foot cream at night if your heels are dry. The glove waits for the next session. The details are in our body care routine.

This routine describes how each product is used; full ingredients and directions are on each product page. If your scalp or skin is irritated, ask a health professional before starting.

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