The Ritual Unveiled: The Steps of a Dar Ambre Hammam
When you experience a Hammam in the intimate, private setting of our spa, you are guided through a series of deeply relaxing and effective steps.
1. The Warmth (The Skhoun) Your journey begins as you step into a tranquil, steam-filled chamber. The gentle, humid heat warms your body, soothing your muscles, opening your pores, and preparing your skin for the deep cleanse to come. This is a time for quiet contemplation, letting the heat melt away the stresses of travel.
2. The Cleanse (with Savon Noir) Next, one of our therapists will apply a generous layer of Savon Noir, or traditional black soap. This is not a typical soap; it’s a rich, gel-like paste made from macerated black olives, incredibly rich in Vitamin E. It doesn’t lather, but instead works to soften the skin’s surface, preparing it for purification.
3. The Purification (The Gommage) After the Savon Noir has worked its magic, the most invigorating part of the ritual begins. Using a coarse, exfoliating glove called a kessa, your therapist will perform a gommage, scrubbing your entire body with firm, energetic strokes. This process sloughs away dead skin and impurities, boosting circulation and revealing impossibly soft, smooth, and glowing skin beneath.
4. The Nourishment (Rhassoul Clay & Argan Oil) Following a rinse with warm water, your body is coated in a mask of mineral-rich Rhassoul clay, sourced from the Atlas Mountains. This natural clay is renowned for its ability to absorb excess oils and draw out toxins. The ritual culminates with a final rinse and a gentle hydration with pure, golden Argan oil—Morocco’s “liquid gold”—leaving your skin nourished and silky smooth.
Beyond the Hammam: A Philosophy of Wellness
While the Hammam is the heart of our spa, our philosophy of using pure, potent Moroccan botanicals extends to all our treatments. Surrender to a restorative massage where warm Argan oil soothes tired muscles, or rejuvenate your complexion with a facial infused with delicate rosewater and precious prickly pear seed oil.
In the quiet, amber-lit sanctuary of the Spa at Dar Ambre, wellness is not a fleeting treatment; it is a timeless tradition, a moment of profound peace that we are honoured to share with you.
Are you ready to experience this ritual of renewal? Your sanctuary awaits.