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The birth of the Moroccan Hammam can be traced back to the famous Greek and Roman baths. This practice began to develop in 600 AD under the influence of Mohammed the prophet, who believed the properties of Hammam heat were both healing and rejuvenating. In Arabic, Hammam means “that which spreads the heat”.
Because of Mohammed’s convictions, the practice of Hammam became associated with religious purification. That is why Hammams are often attached to local mosques. As opposed to the famous Greek and Roman bath houses, Hammams were built to be small and intimate, encouraging quiet reflection and tranquility.
The Silent Doctor: Hammams are particularly helpful to the circulatory system, the lymphatic system, the liver and the kidneys. A Hammam opens your pores, eliminates dead, impure skin and bacteria, opens … Read more
