What Is a Moroccan Bath? Every Step Explained

A Moroccan bath is an unhurried bathing ritual: steam, then traditional baladi soap, then the kessa to remove dead skin, finishing with a body scrub and moisturiser. You leave clean, soft and fully relaxed.

In short

• What: a traditional Moroccan bathing ritual in a warm, private room.
• How long: 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the bath.
• For: men and women, in private closed rooms.

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The Moroccan bath, step by step

1. Steam: to open and prepare the skin while you settle into the warmth.
2. Baladi (black) soap: applied over the whole body. In the Royal bath it is blended with herbs.
3. Warm rinse.
4. Kessa: removes dead skin, at medium or firm pressure, your choice.
5. Rinse.
6. Body scrub: helps clear impurities from the skin.
7. Shower gel and hair shampoo.
8. Body moisturiser: keeps the skin soft after the bath.

Traditional vs Royal Moroccan bath

• Traditional (60 min): every core step, with plain baladi soap.
• Royal (90 min): the same steps, plus:
  • baladi soap blended with herbs: clove, nila, henna, white mask and a touch of lavender;
  • ghassoul clay with rose water over the body, after the kessa;
  • a hair mask with the shampoo.

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Why both kessa and scrub?

They do different jobs. The kessa removes dead skin, and firmer pressure removes more. The scrub then helps clear impurities, so the skin feels smoother.

What to expect when you arrive

• Towels, a robe, slippers and a shower are part of the visit.
• Arrive a little early to settle in and talk to the team.
• Tell your therapist which pressure feels right, and ask for a pause whenever you need one.
• If your skin is sensitive or you waxed recently, tell your therapist before you start.

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Moroccan bath in Bur Dubai

We are inside the Grand Excelsior Hotel, Kuwait Street, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, close to BurJuman, Karama, Al Fahidi and Oud Metha.
Open Sun–Wed 10 AM–2 AM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–4 AM.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Moroccan bath?

A traditional bathing ritual: steam, baladi soap, kessa to remove dead skin, then scrub, shampoo and moisturiser.

How long does a Moroccan bath take?

The Traditional bath takes 60 minutes and the Royal 90 minutes.

What is the difference between Traditional and Royal?

The Royal adds herbs in the soap, ghassoul clay with rose water, and a hair mask.

Is the Moroccan bath for men?

Yes. Our sessions are for men and women, in private closed rooms.

Can I choose the kessa pressure?

Yes. Choose medium or firm, and ask for it lighter at any time.

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