By Valerie Butler ·Updated February 10, 2026 /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Every year, my college girlfriends and I plan a trip to a different location to catch up, explore somewhere new, and recharge. While the trips range from domestic locations to international hideaways, one thing that never changes is penciling in a day to rest. This year, our vacation took us to Marrakesh, Morocco, where we visited the sites, shopped in the medina, and even tried our hand at a cooking class to fully immerse ourselves in the culture.

But, by the time our rest day arrived halfway through our time in Marrakesh, we were more than ready to step away from the bustling city and barter culture. So, we went to Marajah Spa.

The spa only accepts women and couples, which made our experience feel even more sacred. When we arrived, we were led to the locker room to store our belongings and change into a robe, pair of slippers, and disposable thong. From there, we were guided to a private hammam to accommodate our group of 5. Think: steamroom, except it’s adorned with the elaborate tiles and the intricate mosaics