Les Bains de Fez

Les Bains de Fez is a hammam and spa on Rue Ras Jnane in Fes el-Bali, the walled old medina of Fes in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region, in the area between the Seffarine coppersmiths' square and Ras Jnane. It sits between the strictly local public bathhouse and the full hotel spa, offering a traditional hammam experience in a setting arranged with visitors in mind. The rooms follow the classical layout: a changing area, a warm room, a steam-filled hot room with tiled benches, and a rinsing area, with soft lighting and a quiet atmosphere compared with a busy neighbourhood bath. The central treatment is the hammam and steam session, followed by the gommage, a firm exfoliation with a kessa glove and black olive soap, which is the signature Moroccan bathing tradition. A massage can be added for muscle relaxation after the scrub. Prices run from roughly MAD 100 to MAD 400, depending on the combination chosen, and a session lasts about 60 to 120 minutes. Staff are trained in the hammam and massage traditions, though the venue's reputation is best judged on current visitor feedback rather than a formal accreditation. Facilities centre on the steam rooms and rinsing basins; there is no swimming pool, sauna or meditation room that can be confirmed. Booking is flexible: walk-ins are possible, but visitors wanting a set time, a private room, or a couple's session are best served by asking ahead. As with other hammams in Fes, men and women are generally served separately, and visitors are given or can buy disposable underwear. Because exact menus, opening hours and prices change, confirm them directly with the property before arriving. The central medina location makes it a convenient stop after a morning among the copper workshops and the Seffarine district's historic madrasa and library nearby.