IndulgeMarrakechBestOFtHerestLes Bains de MarrakechDay packages are available at this famous spa <strong>com</strong>plexon Bab Agnaou. Opt <strong>for</strong> one of <strong>the</strong> baths and bodywraps, which incorporate orange blossom milk andessential oils. It’s also one of <strong>the</strong> few places in townto offer shiatsu.Tel: +212 5 24 38 14 28www.lesbainsdemarrakech.<strong>com</strong>Les deux ToursThis subterranean hammam scores perfect points <strong>for</strong>its impressive domes, adherence to time-honouredrituals and its cool, key-shaped swimming pool.Tel: +212 5 24 32 95 27www.les-deuxtours.<strong>com</strong>La Maison araBeAu<strong>the</strong>ntic décor, well-trained <strong>the</strong>rapists and a recentrefurbishment makes Maison Arabe one of <strong>the</strong> besthammams in Marrakech. The orange blossom hammamis <strong>the</strong> top treatment here.Tel: +212 5243-87010www.lamaisonarabe.<strong>com</strong>riad dar karMa BouTique hoTeLRichly decorated with marble and tadelakt, thishammam is hidden away in <strong>the</strong> super-chic RiadDar Karma, once <strong>the</strong> home of Mohammed V’s Frenchtranslator. Staff will open <strong>the</strong> hammamat any hour <strong>for</strong> in-house guests.Tel: +212 5243 85878www.dar-karma.<strong>com</strong><strong>the</strong> main building, which houses severalbedrooms and <strong>the</strong> spa. The reception,a wel<strong>com</strong>ing space, is set off with anintricately tiled and vaulted ceiling andseveral traditional paintings and piecesof furniture. Beyond, an inviting, azuretiledswimming pool, big enough <strong>for</strong>lengths, is surrounded by lime treesand <strong>com</strong>fy loungers.Located on <strong>the</strong> lower ground floor,<strong>the</strong> spa is small, with just four treatmentrooms, but it is knowledgably <strong>for</strong>med.The décor is traditionally Moroccan— Arabian Nights-style, all orange andFeel refreshed (topto bottom) The poolat Mosaic PalaisAziza & Spa givesoff a green glow atnight; relax in opulentsurroundings afteryour treatmentpurple with hanging lanterns and gauzydrapes. The spa also offers a hammamexperience, but I opt <strong>for</strong> a four-handsmassage designed to boost inner peace.In a dimly lit room, after l haveselected my scented oil, vetiver, <strong>the</strong>two <strong>the</strong>rapists set to work. Long andshort strokes move over tired limbsbe<strong>for</strong>e progressing to <strong>the</strong> temples andfeet simultaneously. The key to aneffective massage of this sort is <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>the</strong>rapists to remain <strong>com</strong>pletely in timewith one ano<strong>the</strong>r, so that <strong>the</strong>ir work islike a dance over <strong>the</strong> body. They bo<strong>the</strong>xcel and, after some mint tea in <strong>the</strong>relaxation area, I leave <strong>the</strong> spa feelingvery much alive and thoroughly relaxed.In <strong>the</strong> evening at Mosaic Palais Aziza,I feast on salt-encrusted cod, freshfrom Agadir in south-west Morocco,and try some delicious Domaine deSahari wine from <strong>the</strong> foothills of <strong>the</strong>Atlas Mountains. Be<strong>for</strong>e dinner iscooked, <strong>the</strong> chef proudly presents <strong>the</strong>fish and shows me how <strong>the</strong> salt has set.This is typical of <strong>the</strong> excellent serviceat <strong>the</strong> hotel, where you are treatedmore as a friend than a guest.74 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2013</strong> dotwnews.<strong>com</strong>
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