Review: Hurghada Moroccan Hammam & Full Body Massage with Transfer
Thinking about treating yourself while visiting Hurghada? That Moroccan Hammam with a full body rub-down, including ride service, might be just the ticket. I took the plunge to check it out, and here’s my lowdown on whether it is almost worth the money.
First Impressions & The Ride
Okay, so the entire experience kicks off with a pick-up, that’s pretty useful. A comfy vehicle scooped me up from my hotel, that’s so I didn’t have to stress about finding my way, which, as I was saying, is a solid start. The drive itself was rather straightforward. It gave me a peek at the areas around Hurghada, that was kind of a mini-tour before my spa day began, which was quite a nice addition, actually.
What is a Hammam Anyway? Stepping into Tradition
Now, if you are a bit like I was before this, you might be asking, “What’s a Hammam?” Basically, it’s a traditional kind of bath, almost like a spa treatment with roots in ancient Rome and then popularized throughout the Arab regions. What’s great, very, is that it isn’t just about getting squeaky clean. It’s more like an entire self-care ritual that focuses on relaxation and detoxification. In that you start in a hot room to sweat, that is to soften your skin, then it’s scrubbed and rinsed, usually followed by an rub-down. It is, in a way, a multi-sensory experience.
The Hammam Experience in Detail: Steam, Soap & Scrub
The actual Hammam treatment I went for was divided into, like, a couple parts. To begin with, there was the steam room, very humid, really warm. After spending a little while in there, my skin did feel more soft. That’s when the attendant started with the black soap. It had this kind of earthy scent. They spread that everywhere. It sat for a few minutes. Once my skin absorbed the treatment, the scrubbing began. They use a special glove to remove all the dead skin. Trust us; you will see it come off, a bit gross, so extremely satisfying.
The Massage: Kneading Away the Knots
After the Hammam bit, came the rub-down, which, as a matter of fact, I was pretty eager for. The massage therapist seemed to know exactly where all my stress hangs out because they really went to town on those spots. I wouldn’t say it was a gentle massage, not really, rather they focused on really getting into the muscles to release tension. This rub-down made the entire experience top-notch because, as I was saying, it helped loosen all my tight muscles, leaving me super relaxed. So, too it’s almost fair to say, it helped me to chill after traveling. The therapist seemed very qualified, very capable, really.
Ambiance and Cleanliness: Setting the Scene
The ambiance matters so much for these types of things, I always find. The spa was rather okay; it could be much more calm and serene. To be perfectly blunt, some areas appeared a little worn. Nevertheless, it looked that the treatment rooms were mostly well-maintained. It’s pretty crucial for the spa to feel super clean and inviting; it does, too it’s almost certain, impact the overall experience. Very few seemed dirty.
Value for Money: Is it Worth Splashing Out?
As for whether it’s actually a good value, maybe that depends. Very cheap and fake experiences don’t usually hold any appeal, actually, still a costly spa experience can sting if it is just “okay.” Looking at everything – the ride, the Hammam, the rub-down – it seemed pretty appropriately priced, basically, especially when considering it’s a tourist spot. Keep your peepers out for sales or group deals, so, too it’s almost a guarantee, to save some coin.
Would I Recommend This? My Final Thoughts
So, do I recommend the Hurghada Moroccan Hammam with a full body rub-down and ride service? Yeah, kind of. If you like the thought of getting super clean, getting a good scrub, and relaxing sore muscles, that, I would argue, it’s worth trying. If you’re very, very picky about spa environments, be ready that it might not blow your socks off, very. Even with a couple cons, as I was saying, the experience overall made my skin great, muscles feel amazing, which made it a win.