The spa at Royal Mansour is awe-inspiring, a temple of wonderful white arches and palatial patterns. The building itself is a staggering 27,000 sq ft, an authentic Moroccan spa with its own separate private entrance and driveway, it is reason alone to visit the Mansour property, and many do come for a day of ultimate relaxation.
In a country that is so relentlessly hot this pure and peaceful retreat is much appreciated by guests. Down a serene walkway you reach the main lobby hall, a spacious room to sit and reflect before your chosen treatment. Those guests wishing to use the facilities first have plenty on offer: two hammams, a hairdressing salon, manicure and pedicure suites, Watsu bath area and relaxation area are all available for your perusal. If you get peckish the Salon de thé is a lovely cafe with healthy dishes, herbal teas and fresh fruit juices.
The treatments are numerous and varied, catering to all requirements and needs. I was most interested by the range of products and brands available for the facial therapies. The inclusion of marocMaroc, Sisley, Dr Hauschka and Chanel strongly represent French, German and Moroccan beauty traditions. Each option has a different focus, be it age prevention, moisture, balance, deep cleansing or luxury indulgence. Some of the facials have set layouts, others can be tailored to fit specific skin types and the client’s preferences.
I breezed in, instantly cooled by the icy interiors. A citrus drink was given to me to sip at before my marocMaroc facial. I was keen to try their brand of facials after experiencing the products already in my room. marocMaroc was the first luxury skincare line to combine Moroccan pleasure, comfort and efficiency. It hopes to tell a story of this beautiful country whilst pampering and soothing all your senses. Made from all natural ingredients the products manage to be high quality but low maintenance.
My facial was lovely, not intrusive nor prescriptive, but purely for comfort and indulgence. The therapist layered my skin gradually with different products to remove dirt and to exfoliate – gently freshening and brightening the skin. A mask and thick cream added much needed moisture for my sun-exposed skin.
After the treatment my therapist escorted me to the relaxation room to relax and wake up! I stood on the small balcony and felt amazingly refreshed and clear headed.
The Royal Mansour spa is a paradise waiting to be discovered, once you have entered this white wonderland you will never want to leave. A shelter for the soul and refuge for the body.
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