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Stucco arches and a brass chandelier under the dome of the Hammam Saffarin reception hall

Luxury spas and private hammams in Fes

For a private hammam in Fes, book a riad spa: the same steam, black soap and kessa scrub as a neighbourhood bathhouse, in a quiet marble room, with a massage after and couples welcome. We book the right spa inside your trip and time it for the end of a long medina day.

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After a day in the medina, an hour of warm marble and eucalyptus steam.Plan this with us

  • Ritual: Steam, black soap, kessa, massage
  • Couples: Welcome in private spas
  • Time: About 1.5 to 3 hours
  • Booked by us: Within your trip
Hammam Saffarin, Fes

The hammam, made private

A neighbourhood hammam is one of the great Fes experiences, busy, steamy and separate for men and women. A riad spa follows the same ritual in a calmer setting: a private steam room, an attendant who explains every step, and a massage room afterwards.

It's the easiest way to try a hammam for the first time, the only way to go in as a couple, and the best end to a day of walking the lanes.

SpaAreaKnown for (as sourced)Source
Riad Fès spaFes el-Bali, upper medinaSpa by Cinq Mondes at a Relais & Châteaux riadRelais & Châteaux
Riad Laaroussa Hotel & SpaFes el-BaliTraditional hammam and spa treatmentsOyster
Karawan RiadFes el-BaliHammam and spamalika-in-morocco
Palais Faraj Suites & SpaAbove the medinaA spa with medina viewsJacada; Mahlatini
Riad Rcif Alif Suite & SpaFes el-Bali, R'cifRiad with spasimply-morocco
A close-up of interlocking zellige tiles in ochre, blue and black, Al-Attarine madrasa

Ritual: Steam, black soap, kessa, massage.

Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fes

Slow down in Fes

The arcaded courtyard of Dar Batha with its sunken zellige poolStaysLuxury riads and palace hotelsPalace riads, hilltop suites and garden hideaways, named and sourced.Take a lookJacaranda in bloom over the garden and fountain of the Dar Batha palaceCouplesA honeymoon in FesA courtyard suite, a private hammam, rooftop dinners and a night in the dunes.Take a lookA meat tagine topped with prunes, almonds and sesame on a zellige table, flatbread beside itEveningsPrivate dining in FesA chef's tasting menu, a palace courtyard or supper in a Fassi home.Take a look

The ritual, step by step

Warm room, then steam

Let the heat open the pores. Water is poured from bowls rather than a shower.

Savon beldi

Black olive soap is spread on the skin and left to soften it.

Kessa scrub

A coarse mitt and a firm hand, from shoulders to heels. Ask for lighter if you prefer.

Rhassoul and rinse

Mineral clay for the hair and skin, then a cool rinse.

Massage and mint tea

An argan oil massage, then rest with tea.

Who arranges it

A Fes-based trip planner from Serenity Morocco Tours puts the whole thing together: the stay, the transfers, the guide, the tables and the timing. We tell you why we suggest each place, and if a property isn't right for your dates or your needs we say so and offer another. You get one written proposal and one contact for the whole trip.

What we arrange

  • Spa or private hammam booking
  • Timing around your sightseeing
  • A briefing on etiquette and what to wear
  • Walk or transfer there and back

Tell us what matters

  • Couples hammam
  • Massage after
  • Spa in your riad
  • After a medina day
  • Before a long drive

How we work

  • Spa matched to you, booked in your trip
  • We don't own or partner with any spa
  • Couples and first-timers briefed in advance
  • Written plan and custom quote

Before you ask us

The questions people ask us most before they plan a trip.

What is the difference between a spa and a public hammam in Fes?
A public hammam is a neighbourhood bathhouse, separate for men and women, busy and inexpensive. A riad spa runs the same ritual privately, with an attendant, a massage room and couples welcome. For the public version, see our traditional hammam activity.
Can couples go to a hammam together in Fes?
Yes, in a private riad spa. Public hammams separate men and women, so couples go to a private spa, which is what we book.
What do I wear in a hammam spa?
Swimwear or underwear you don't mind getting wet. Many spas give you disposable underwear, a robe and slippers.
Who should avoid the hammam?
Anyone who is pregnant, has heart or blood-pressure conditions, or is dehydrated after a long flight should check first or skip the hot room. Tell us and we choose a gentler treatment.

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Tell us your dates. We'll plan it with you.

  1. Tell us what drew you in. Your dates, who is travelling and what you want to see.
  2. A person reads it. We write a day-by-day plan for your group, private or small-group.
  3. You change anything. Then we confirm the guides, drivers and riads.
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