Hammams in Taghazout: The Complete List
Last Updated on 27th January 2026 by Jessie
A quick comparison of the hammams in Taghazout, including prices, what to expect, and alternative options in neighbouring towns.
There are only two hammams in Taghazout, and they’re both a bit of a trek from the main village. Both are tourist hammams (as opposed to the traditional public kind), but Beautiful Massage Taghazout is a touch more authentic. Whereas, Illel Spa is 100% bouj.
Unless you’re a keen walker, you will need to catch public transport to each of the hammams. See this Guide to Catching Taxis if you’re unsure.
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Ilel Spa
Ilel Spa is connected to Hyatt Regency, one of the large beachfront resorts in Taghazout Bay. However, access to the spa is open to the general public. Just make sure you book in advance. This is by far the most luxurious option, and priced accordingly. The decor is super swanky, and the facilities include a sauna, jacuzzi and steam room.
Hyatt Regency also houses one of the handful of Gyms in Tamraght and Taghazout.
Prices:
- 55-minute hammam for 750dh (€75)
- 2-hour hammam + massage for 1350dh (€135)
- 1 hour access to sauna, jacuzzi + steam room for 300dh (€30)
- A range of massages available starting at 650dh (€65) for 50 minutes.
- Facials, body treatments and hair removal also available.
Beautiful Massage Taghazout
Whilst still a tourist-style hammam, Beautiful Massage Taghazout is the more traditional option. The place is locally owned and run by a group of women, and the hospitality is super warm and friendly. Groups are welcome.
They can organise return transport to/from Taghazout centre for €10. Bookings are recommended.
Prices:
- 1-hour hammam for 200dh (€20)
- 2-hour hammam + massage for 550dh (€55)
- A range of different massages available, starting at 250dh (€25)
- Manicures, pedicures and hair removal available.
What’s the Difference Between a Tourist and Traditional Hammam?
In short, traditional Moroccan hammams are communal bath houses (segregated by sex). Historically, in-house bathrooms weren’t common, so people would attend once a week or so for a full bathe/scrub. It’s usually a DIY situation in which you move between steam rooms of different temperatures, scrubbing and rinsing as you go.
Tourist hammams are more akin to the day spas we have back home. The hammam attendant carries out the scrubbing/bathing ritual for you in a private steam room. It’s common to follow up the cleansing with a massage.
What to Expect at a Hammam
If this is your first hammam, don’t stress too much about the appropriate etiquette. Tourist hammams are very much a guided experience – you’ll be gently ushered from one step to the next, no cultural fluency required. This is how it usually unfolds:
1. Undress
You’ll be shown to a small changing area, often with lockers. Strip down to your underwear or bathers (topless is standard). Most places provide a robe and slippers.
2. Steam Room
From there, you’re led into the warm, steamy room and invited to lie back on the heated stone slab. There’s usually room to accommodate two or more people if you’re attending with a friend/partner.
3. The Full Scrub-Down
The attendant begins the full snake-shedding ordeal. She coats you in black Beldi soap to soften the dead skin, rinses you with buckets of hot water, and scrubs you from head to toe with an exfoliating glove. These steps are usually repeated with different soaps and masks.
4. Hair Wash
At some point, they’ll usually ask you to sit up so they can wash your hair, using buckets to rinse you, much like you’re a small child.
5. Finishing Up
Once the cleansing ritual is complete, you’ll dry off and get dressed – or head into another room for a massage or treatment if you’ve opted for it.
A Few Things to Note
- The scrubbing is very thorough. It’s normal for the attendant to get fairly up close and personal to intimate areas – nothing untoward, just efficient.
- It’s also super rough. If it’s too much, say so. And I advise skipping a hammam altogether if you’re sunburnt.
- Many tourist hammams offer optional extras like ghassoul clay masks or argan oil treatments.
- Unlike local hammams, tourist hammams usually allow mixed-gender bookings, making them a good option for couples or friends travelling together.
Nearby Hammams
If neither of the Taghazout hammams is doing it for you, have a browse of the hammams on offer in nearby towns:
My personal recommendations are Tamraght Spa House for the luxe experience. And Hammam Aourir for the full trad option.
Check out some other post-hammam activities:
- Top Things to Do in Taghazout
- Best Day Trips from Taghazout
- 5-Day Taghazout Itinerary
- Where to Eat in Taghazout
- Cooking Classes in Taghazout
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