Moroccan baths are beyond the average bath experience. It is a time for pampering while also getting yourself squeaky clean. A Moroccan bath Abu Dhabi is something to try out if you are vacationing there and would like to try a new experience. It can get pretty awkward especially if it’s your first time. However, after reading this guide you would be prepared and ready for your first Moroccan bath. Here is your guide to a Moroccan bath that will make it a worthwhile experience.
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Look out for a Bath House
The first step is to try and locate the nearest bathhouse closest to you. In most areas, there are two types of bathhouses, one for the locals and the tourist bathhouse. Tourist bathhouses are more like spas and have a few extra features that may not be present in the local bathhouse. For your first time, you should go to a spa center in Abu Dhabi so you are more comfortable and accustomed to the process. Once you have found the right bathhouse, make all the necessary inquiries like how much they charge and their opening hours.
Take the Right Piece of Clothing
One thing that can make a Moroccan bath a very uncomfortable experience is not having the appropriate clothes. For your bath, you will need a pair of underwear or bikini bottoms for women. For men, boxer shorts or underwear is compulsory. Women are allowed to go naked in the bathhouse, but if it is your first time you may want to have something on. You will also need a robe and a towel if going to the local bathhouse, but at a tourist spa, one will be provided for you.
Start Your Bath
Now that you have some essentials, it’s time to enjoy your bath. At a local bathhouse, you will need to come with your own soap and exfoliating sponge for the bath. Once you are settled in, you will be directed to the steaming bathroom. At a spa, the attendant will soap you down, rubbing a black Moroccan soap all over your body. When that is on, the attendant will scrub your skin with a rough exfoliating glove to get all the dead skin off. After which you will be rinsed off with hot water, and then some cold water at the end of your bath.
Relax Afterward
Once you are done scrubbing down, you can relax and enjoy the steamy feel for a little while longer. At a tourist spa, you will be ushered to a waiting area where you will be given some Moroccan sweet tea. Sadly, there won’t be any tea at a local bathhouse. You can soak in the experience and relax before heading out of the bathhouse, back into society.
