Hamam Essalam

A bathroom that is completely unrelated, dirty, moldy, and overpriced compared to other bathrooms.

For most Moroccans, the hammam is more than a day at the spa; it is a social event that happens regularly, rooted in the tradition of Islamic cleansing ablutions. In towns throughout Morocco, the local hammam is sometimes located next to a bakery so the two venues can save energy by sharing heat. Many women bring their dough to be baked at the bakery while they slip into the hammam to catch up on gossip and relax. They emerge hours later with glowing skin and fresh baked bread—what could be better?