Africa · HAMMAMS & SPAS
A traditional hammam is a scrub on a hot slab, not a massage, and the two are priced very differently. These 15 say which you are buying, whether transfers are included and how long you are actually in the room.
Spend about two hours at a Hurghada hammam with hotel pickup, a salt room, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, scrub, clay mask, and 45-minute massage. Choose a shared session, private 60-minute massage, or VIP room. Couples, women, and anyone seeking privacy should consider the VIP option.
“The best spa I ever been in What a beautiful & magnificent place❤️”
Spend about 90 minutes in a female-staffed Marrakech spa with a steam hammam, black soap and eucalyptus scrub, and natural oil massage. Pickup and drop-off are included, with drivers such as Hamza, Mourad, Yassine, and Imad praised for punctual service and local tips. Expect towels, robes, mint tea, and a hot, hands-on treatment.
“A very relaxing experience - from seamless pickup by Mourad getting us to the location in good time, to the actual experience itself - everything was great!”
At Maison Traditional Berber, you’ll spend two hours in a traditional Marrakech hammam with an English, French, or Arabic-speaking host. Expect a 45-minute black soap and eucalyptus scrub, a 45-minute argan oil massage, warm towels, water, and mint tea. The setting is simple rather than luxurious, but the treatment is careful, respectful, and deeply relaxing.
“First time in Hammam. Everything was wonderful and staff were very welcoming. Highly recommend!!!”
Hula Hula Island combines Red Sea snorkeling, banana-boat rides, an island lunch, and beach time. Choose a seven-hour yacht trip with a five-minute massage, or a three-hour shared or private speedboat outing. Guides such as Pepsi, Tito, Karim, and Walid have earned praise for clear instructions and patient help in the water.
“I Had very Good time today really amazing day , Island is very clean and Good Food , Pepsi best Guide in red sea he is funny and the best Guide I meet in hurghada , thanks for all we will come back again”
Trade Hurghada’s heat and noise for a Turkish bath, salt room, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, scrub, clay mask, and 45-minute massage. Choose a shared session, private VIP package, or massage-only visit. Transfers cover Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.
“This was incredible and we would have no problem recommending. Sultan Spa was fabulous and Sabah looked after me so well. Amazing value for money!”
Spend about 8.5 hours aboard The Royale from Hurghada, with Orange Bay, two snorkeling stops, a beginner scuba session, banana boat rides, lunch, drinks, and a back massage. Guides such as Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam have helped make the day friendly and reassuring for first-timers. Hotel pickup, equipment, and return transfer are included.
“Orange bay and the snorkeling was amazing! Staff and food also really great”
Enjoy a 45-minute Moroccan hammam followed by a 45-minute massage at a Marrakech spa. Female therapists guide you through steam, black soap, and a kessa scrub, then serve mint tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with drivers such as Fathallah, Hassan, Mouad, and Mohammed providing transport in Arabic, English, French, or Spanish.
“Oh! What a great experience, I so needed this after a long travel. It was indeed a beautiful and warm experience, the ladies were so welcoming full of smiles I really appreciate them. I had an amazing massage session, the lady was incredibly good and kind. Of course my driver Fathallah, such a patient and nice guy👍thank you so much man. I will such do this again sometime.”
At Cosmetif Spa in Gueliz, you’ll follow a traditional Moroccan hammam with steam, natural exfoliation, washing, and a 40-minute massage using soothing oils. English, French, and Arabic-speaking staff guide you through the process. Expect a clean, calm spa, mint tea, Moroccan cakes, and a treatment that may leave your skin soft for days.
“Incredible experience! Loubna and Manal were adorable and treated my friend and I so nicely, we felt very comfortable from the very first second. They were super professional and our bodies after felt brand new. Also the Moroccan mint tea after the hammam was delicious. The massage was great and relaxing. I can only recommend this experience! We will definitely come back. They really took care of us amazingly.”
Cleopatra Spa gives you a full Turkish bath ritual in Hurghada, with salt room, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, scrub, clay mask, and a 45-minute massage. Choose a shared Hammam, private room, or 60-minute massage-only package. Transfers, tea, locker rooms, and a welcome Tang drink are included when selected.
“wasn't aware there was extra taxi cost . but still lovely morning”
Spend a relaxing break at Cela Hammam Spa in Hurghada with the Cleopatra Plus program. Your visit includes shared hotel transfers, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, refreshments, and a 45-minute full-body oil massage. You can also choose a longer massage, with therapists such as Safaa, Rahma, Noura, and Mohamed providing personalized care.
“Went with my mom, we took 90 minutes massage and it was really amazing! Really thinking about going again since we still have days left! I strongly recommend!”
Relax at a Hurghada hammam with salt room, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, foam wash, body scrub, clay mask, and a 45-minute massage. Choose shared, VIP private, or massage-only service, with transfers from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.
“Amazing value for money. I booked VIP private rooms. The staff were fantastic and treated us amazingly. I had my 3 nuro diverse kids too and they were brilliant with them. Told us from start to finish what would be happening. Served us delicious fresh fruit and cold bottled water. The massage is not for the faint hearted haha”
Leave your Marrakech hotel for a traditional hammam with female therapists, a 45-minute black-soap scrub, and a 45-minute massage. You’ll receive robes and sandals, then finish with Moroccan mint tea, water, and small treats. Drivers such as Hassan, Omar, and Fathallah are often praised for friendly service, though pickup timing can vary.
“The massage was amazing. The down side., had to wait for 30 mins before the massage started and over an hour for transportation back to the hotel.”
At Hammam Mouassine, you’ll enter a working 16th-century bathhouse where a local attendant applies black soap, scrubs your skin with a new kessa glove, and may apply Ghassoul clay. Expect warm rooms, simple facilities, shared bathing areas, limited English, and a traditional women’s or men’s section rather than a polished spa.
“This was very far outside our comfort zone but we really enjoyed the experience. No frills, not like a spa day in the UK. Felt amazing afterwards - highly recommended if you want an authentic Moroccan Hammam.”
From Hurghada, Royal Cruise takes you by yacht to Dolphin House for wild dolphin watching, two reef stops, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and a back massage. Guides including Salam speak English, German, and Arabic. Dolphin swimming is possible but never guaranteed, and the boat may be windy in cooler months.
“It was absolutely amazing. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We got to swim with dolphins, a lot of them, and it was really amazing. The reefs were nice and a lot of fish. They have a wonderful masseur and the food was great. I can really recommend this trip. (Some of the underwater pictures are really bad quality because I took a picture of the underwater camera display)”
Treat yourself to a 45, 90, or 120-minute spa visit at Lotus Spa near the Mövenpick in Sharm El Sheikh. Choose sauna, steam, jacuzzi, hammam scrub, massage, or facial care, with optional shared or private hotel transfers. English-speaking staff guide you through each stage, and names frequently praised include Shaima, Bahia, Dunya, Dina, and Aiya.
“Relaxing treatment. We had a double room which was nice as we’re on our honeymoon. Massage was lovely.”
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