The hammams of Marrakech definitely offer a unique and fun spa experience! Last year I had the pleasure of having my very first experience in one of the best hammams in Marrakech. Hammams in Marrakech are the perfect way to escape the chaos and dust of the desert for a few hours. But there are a few things you should know about hammams before making an appointment.
First, there are hammams for every budget. Personally, I prefer the luxury hammams in Marrakech to the budget ones because they are more private, pampering and spa-like. When you show up for your appointment at one of the many luxury hammams, you’ll be led to a changing area where you’ll be given a paper panty (more on that later), a robe and slippers.
The budget hammams only cost a few dollars, but you bring your own bucket, towels and shower kit. In this article, I want to focus on the experience you will have in these luxurious Marrakech ones.
Turkish bath towels are known for their exceptional softness and thickness. These incredibly plush and cozy towels are a real treat. Turkish bath towels are usually made of cotton. These towels are woven with a loop pile in the center, which makes them exceptionally fluffy.
Turkey is among the top three suppliers of cotton towels. How and when did Turkish towels originate? While there are many myths about their actual origin, according to popular legend, they actually originated somewhere in the 18th century in what is now Bursa, Turkey.
Weavers, who originally wove carpets to make a living, got the idea to try a new way of weaving towels. Hammam London These weavers used their sophisticated carpet weaving skills and invented a revolutionary technique that made boring bath towels look extremely elegant, plush and thick. In addition to making the warp and weft of the towel, these weavers also added pile or fiber loops. This weaving technique also increased the absorbency of the bath towels many times over.