In the last month, I’ve had two packages from people who’ve picked up special items for me in Morocco - whee! It’s almost my birthday, so perfect timing.
Package #1 : From Aimee, a whole container of sabon beldi! I’ve been singing in the shower every morning since I got it!
Package #2 : From Loreen, […]
My top Google search phrase is now “sabon beldi,” so I must bow to the demands of my audience, ha ha.
I spoke about this soap once before, when talking about a trip to the hammam. Here are a few other essential facts about it.
1. No matter how squeaky clean it makes your skin feel, do […]
What to bring:
plastic bucket
mat or stool (to sit on at the hammam)
shampoo
soap
sabon beldi (brown olive oil soap, paste form, you can get a fist sized portion for about 2 dirhams)
very rough scrubby mitt (called a “kiss”)
mitt for regular soap
razor
towel
extra pair of underwear
flip-flops
plastic bag for clothes
scarf for head (after hammam)
