Massages

Relaxing Berber massage at home in Marrakech

450 MAD
60 min
Female therapists

Our relaxing massage at home in Marrakech draws on Moroccan wellness traditions: argan oil, long gliding strokes and gentle stretches. It is the perfect way to unwind and discover the Berber massage without leaving your riad, villa, hotel room or apartment.

Your therapist arrives with the massage table, oils and towels, sets everything up and lets you enjoy a full hour of relaxation. You pay after the treatment.

Free travel
Pay after your treatment
Every day 8am–10pm
Table, oils and towels provided

Therapist pouring massage oil into her hand above a client's back

Ideal for

Your first massage in Morocco and a first taste of argan oil
After a long day exploring the souks and the Medina
Recovering from a long journey
All-over relaxation without deep pressure
A quiet end to the day, before going out for dinner

How the treatment works

1
Welcome and set-up
Your therapist sets up the massage table in the room of your choice, prepares the oils and towels, and asks about tense areas and the pressure you like.
2
Argan oil
Argan oil is applied all over the body: it nourishes the skin and allows long, flowing strokes.
3
Gliding pressure and gentle stretches
The massage alternates enveloping strokes, pressure on the back, shoulders and legs, and light stretches to release tension.
4
Slow finish
The treatment ends gently. Take a few minutes before getting up and drink a glass of water.

What is a Berber massage?

In Morocco, body care is rooted in the hammam tradition, where scrubbing and oil massage are passed down through generations. The Berber massage draws on these techniques: broad, enveloping movements performed with argan oil, the emblematic oil of southern Morocco.

At Thai Kech it lasts one hour and focuses on relaxation: rather than working deep into a muscle as in a sports massage, it releases the whole body.

Argan oil at the heart of the treatment

Argan oil is pressed from the kernels of the argan tree, which grows in south-western Morocco. Rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, it has long been used to nourish skin and hair.

Allergic to nuts or have reactive skin? Tell us when you book so we can take it into account.

Relaxing massage or sports massage?

The relaxing Berber massage is flowing and enveloping, with no deep pressure: ideal for unwinding or recovering from a long journey. The sports recovery massage works deeper, with firm pressure on the legs, back and shoulders, after a hike or a round of golf.

Berber massage or Thai massage?

The Thai massage relies on targeted pressure and stretches, with hot towels: more active than the Berber massage, which stays gentle from start to finish. Not sure? Read our guide Berber or Thai massage: which to choose, or ask us on WhatsApp.

What your therapist brings

Professional folding massage table
Massage oils and towels
Essential oil diffuser and ambient music

Precautions

Avoid massage if you have a fever, an infection, an open wound or bad sunburn.
If you are pregnant, choose our pregnancy massage, designed for pregnancy.
If you have a health condition (circulation, heart, recent surgery), ask your doctor before booking.
Tell us about any allergy, especially to nuts.

If in doubt, ask your doctor before booking.

Where do we go?

Across the whole Marrakech area, with free travel:

Frequently asked questions

How much is a relaxing massage at home in Marrakech?

The Relaxing Berber Massage costs 450 MAD for 60 minutes. Travel is free across the whole Marrakech area. See all our prices.

Do I need to prepare anything before the therapist arrives?

No. Your therapist brings the table, argan oil and towels. You only need a quiet room with enough space for the table. A shower beforehand is pleasant but not required.

How much pressure is a relaxing massage?

Gentle to medium pressure, never forceful. Tell your therapist what you prefer: she adjusts it throughout the treatment. For firm pressure, choose the sports recovery massage.

Can two people book a Berber massage together?

Yes. The two massages can follow one another with the same therapist, or take place at the same time with two therapists, depending on availability. Just say so in your request.

Is the Berber massage a sensual massage?

No. Thai Kech offers professional, non-sensual wellness treatments only, performed by female therapists. Any request of a sensual nature is refused. See our code of conduct.