Best Hammams in Essaouira, Morocco (2025 Edition)

Last Updated on 7th November 2025 by Jessie

Looking to experience an Essaouira hammam? From traditional local baths to spa-style havens, this guide helps you choose the best hammam for relaxation, cleansing rituals, and local authenticity.

If you’re travelling Morocco’s surf coast, Essaouira is a great stop for a city fix. The artsy coastal city has loads of great bars, cafes, art galleries and craft merchants. Unlike the major tourist hotspots like Marrakech and Tangier, it’s small and slow-paced, with the ideal leisurely holiday atmosphere. And whilst Essaouira has you in that woozy, mellow state, I suggest tipping yourself over the edge by treating yourself to a hammam.

In Morocco, hammams fall into two categories: public or private. Public hammams are the traditional kind – big, steamy communal spaces divided into separate sections for men and women. You’ll usually bring your own soap and scrub mitt, then either DIY it, pay a hammam worker (called a kessala) to scrub you down, or pay it forward and team up with a fellow bather for the old, “I’ll scrub your back if you scrub mine” arrangement.

Whether you’re after the traditional do-it-yourself style hammam or a more luxurious spa situation, you can find it all in Essaouira. In this post, I’ve rounded up the best hammams in Essaouira – from budget-friendly local spots to boujee spa experiences. I’ve included pricing, what to expect, and tips for picking the right one depending on your vibe, budget and tolerance for public nudity.

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Top 5 Hammams in Essaouira

A quick price-comparison of the best hammams in Essaouira.

Hammam	Price for traditional hammam	Price for hammam + massage	Notes
Sidi Magdoul	200dh (€20)	500dh (€50)	Waxing, manis + pedis available
Spa Chorouk	150dh (€15)	330dh (€33)	Hairdressing + beauty treatments
Hammam Mounia	250dh (€25)	400dh (€40)	Couples treatments available
Arab Spa Essaouira	150dh (€15)	350dh (€35)	Excellent massage
Hammam Essaidi	70dh (€7)	150dh (€15)	Public hammam

Best Hammams in Essaouira

1. Arab Spa Essaouira – Top rated

• Known for professional staff and beautiful decor.
• 350dh (€35) gets you a hammam and a 1-hour massage.
• High-quality massages at super reasonable prices.
• Often booked out – worth reserving ahead online or by phone.

2. Sidi Magdoul Hammam & Spa – Best Boujiest Experience

• Clean, elegant space with tiled rooms and great customer service.
• Good for first-timers who want something a little more polished.
• Extra services: manicures, pedicures, waxing – all done on-site.
• Prices: 200dh (€20) for hammam, 500dh (€50) for hammam + massage.

3. Spa Chorouk – Best Low-Cost Option

• No-frills, locally run, and budget-friendly.
• Very popular with local women (good sign).
• 150dh (€15) for a traditional hammam and just 330dh (€33) for a massage combo.
• Doubles as a beauty salon with waxing, hairdressing and other treatments available.

4. Hammam Mounia (The Two Doors) – Best for Couples

• A discreet spot behind two ornate wooden doors.
• Slightly higher prices, but worth it for the private packages and cozy ambience.
• 250dh (€25) for a traditional hammam, 400dh (€40) for hammam + 30 min massage.
• Couples and groups can book joint treatments (note if pre-booking is required).

5. Hammam Essaidi – Best Public Hammam

• Proper, traditional public hammam experience.
• 20dh (€2) for entry (and DIY scrub), 50dh (€5) extra for a scrub from a kessala, 150dh (€15) scrub + massage. They may charge extra if you don’t already know the prices.
• No frills, local experience.
• BYO soap and mit. Or purchase on-site. Must bring your own towel.

Which Essaouira Hammam is Right for You?

On a budget: Spa Chorouk.
Want to treat yourself: Sidi Magdoul or Arab Spa.
Travelling as a couple: Hammam Mounia.
Full trad public hammam experience: Hammam Essaidi.

What to Expect at a Hammam in Essaouira

Whether you opt for a budget-friendly local hammam or the polished spa experience, expect steam, sweat, and a serious scrub down. At the more traditional places – like Hammam Essaidi – you’ll step into a tiled steam room, sit on the warm floor, and wash yourself down with buckets of hot water. You can bring your own soap and mitt, or pay a kessala (hammam attendant) to do the work for you.

In the more spa-style tourist hammams, the process is a bit more luxurious. You’ll be guided through a series of treatments – steam, scrub, rinse, and sometimes a ghassoul (clay mask) — before hopping onto a massage table for a full-body oil rub. Prices vary, but even the fanciest hammams in Essaouira are super reasonable compared to what you’d pay back home.

For more tips and tricks whilst visiting Essaouira, check out:

Essaouira, Morocco: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

More tips:

• Top 10 Things to Do in Essaouira
• Best Bars in Essaouira
• Best Cafes and Restaurants in Essaouira
• Coworking Spaces in Essaouira
• Hammams in Tamraght

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