Hammam Celebration

Two days before the wedding, the bride undergoes some form of purification by going to a sauna with her female friends and relatives. This is called the “Hammam” day. The  has her hair washed with a type of clay called ghassoul while her body is scrubbed, massaged, perfumed, and waxed.

The Hammam is an important part of the Moroccan Culture where men, women and even children visit their local Hammam (Spa) for skin cleansing rituals which can go on for about 2-3 hours.