The Moroccan bath and the Turkish bath look similar: steam, exfoliation, and soft skin at the end. But each has its own method, products and feel.
The Moroccan Bath
It is built around Moroccan black soap and exfoliation with a kessa glove. The session starts with steam to open the pores, then the soap is applied and left for a short while, followed by a firm scrub that removes dead skin, and it ends with rinsing and moisturizing. Details on our Moroccan bath page.
The Turkish Bath
It is built around warm steam and heated marble, then exfoliation with a Turkish kese mitt followed by a massage with thick soap foam. The feel is closer to relaxation, and the exfoliation is usually gentler. Details on our Turkish bath page.
The Main Differences
- Main product: Moroccan uses black soap; Turkish uses soap foam.
- Exfoliation: Moroccan is stronger and deeper; Turkish is gentler.
- Feel: Moroccan is a deep cleanse; Turkish is relaxation with cleansing.
- Best before an occasion: Moroccan, for noticeably soft skin.
Which One Should You Choose?
If your goal is a deep cleanse and removing dead skin, especially before an occasion, the Moroccan bath is the better fit. If you want a comfortable session that combines steam and a foam massage, the Turkish bath is a good choice. People with sensitive skin are better starting with the Turkish bath.
How Often Is Each Recommended?
With its deep exfoliation, the Moroccan bath is enough for most people once every two to four weeks. The Turkish bath is gentler and can be repeated more often depending on skin type. If your skin is sensitive or dry, space the sessions out and moisturize well afterwards.
Tips Before and After
- Avoid hair removal on the same day before the session.
- Drink water before entering the steam and after leaving it.
- Moisturize after the session and avoid direct sun the same day.
- Tell your therapist if you have a skin allergy or a recent wound.
You can add a massage after either one for a complete spa experience. Available services differ from branch to branch, so contact us and we will guide you to the nearest branch on our areas page.