Wellness · · 5 min read
The 7 best wellness experiences to share with the girls in Marrakech
Hammam, Japanese head spa, poolside massage, brunch… The 7 wellness experiences to share with friends, sisters or your mother in Marrakech, in the heart of La Palmeraie.
Marrakech is a city to visit, of course. But above all it is a city to live slowly: in the shade of a palm tree, in the steam of a hammam, around a table where lunch lingers on. With friends, sisters, or your mother or daughter, here are the seven experiences we recommend to anyone looking for something other than a packed itinerary.
1. The traditional hammam, the classic that never disappoints
You cannot talk about wellness in Marrakech without starting here. Black soap, kessa glove scrub, ghassoul wrap: the hammam is a ritual Moroccan women pass down from generation to generation, and one that is best shared. At AVA BAY, the Ancestral Hammam lasts one hour (500 MAD per person) and can be extended with a relaxing massage.
2. A pool day with no outside eyes
Swimming, sunbathing and laughing freely, in whatever swimwear you like: it is a rarer luxury than it seems. Tuesday to Friday, our women-only pool in Marrakech is reserved for women. Sunbed, towel, infused water and discreet service: the AVA ENTRY pass (350 MAD) covers the whole day.
3. The Japanese head spa, the discovery everyone is talking about
Scalp diagnosis, purifying scrub, warm steam, deep massage and a targeted treatment: the Japanese Head Spa is both an expert hair treatment and one of the deepest ways to let go. It is the experience to give the friend who "can never switch off".
4. A massage without leaving your sunbed
Neck, shoulders, back, scalp or feet: the AVA Détente massage takes thirty minutes, right by the water (390 MAD). To go further, our private rooms offer Thai massage, sensory relaxation, lymphatic drainage, and a pregnancy massage for mothers-to-be.
5. A "glass skin" facial before a big occasion
Inspired by Korean protocols, the Hydra Skin and Glass Skin Signature facials cleanse, hydrate and give that luminous "mirror effect" complexion that shows in photos. Ideal the day before a wedding or a dinner, or simply to go home from holiday glowing.
6. Manicure and pedicure side by side
The ultimate catch-up moment. Russian or Japanese manicure, signature pedicure, BIAB strengthening: two therapists can look after you at the same time, and the foot massage option turns the beauty appointment into a real treatment.
7. A Mediterranean lunch by the water
Wellness also comes through what's on your plate. At La Table d'Ava, the cooking is fresh, generous and light: burrata, poke bowl, prawn linguine, homemade juices and alcohol-free cocktails. And for those who love slow mornings, breakfast is served from 8.45am, Tuesday to Friday, under the palm trees.
How to plan your girls' day
There is no need to do everything. Pick two or three experiences and leave the rest of the day to the pool: that is often where, between two swims, the best moments of a girls' trip to Marrakech happen.
Book your visit
AVA BAY is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8.45am to 7pm (closed on Mondays), in La Palmeraie. Places are limited: book online, by email at reservation@avabay-marrakech.com or on +212 6 55 05 64 05.
