The Best Cosmetic Products in Morocco
Morocco has a rich history of beauty traditions rooted in its natural resources, cultural heritage, and artisanal craftsmanship. The country is home to some of the most coveted beauty ingredients in the world, such as argan oil, rosewater, and ghassoul clay. These ingredients, along with centuries-old beauty rituals, have made Moroccan cosmetics increasingly popular both locally and internationally. Here are some of the top beauty products and brands from Morocco that offer a luxurious and authentic experience.
1. Argan Oil
Argan oil is often referred to as "liquid gold" and is one of Morocco’s most famous exports. Extracted from the nuts of the argan tree, this oil is packed with essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, making it ideal for moisturizing the skin, strengthening hair, and reducing signs of aging. Brands like Moroccanoil and Arganour have built international reputations, but there are numerous local cooperatives producing pure argan oil that provide a more direct and authentic product.
2. Ghassoul Clay
Ghassoul clay, also known as Moroccan lava clay, has been used for centuries as a deep-cleansing mask for skin and hair. This natural clay is rich in minerals such as silica and magnesium, which help purify the skin, remove excess oil, and improve texture. It is often mixed with rosewater or orange blossom water for an added boost of hydration and aromatherapy. Popular brands like Beldi Soap and Tadé Pays du Levant offer ghassoul in luxurious, easy-to-use forms.
3. Rose Water
The famous roses of Morocco, particularly those grown in the region of Kalaat M’Gouna, are distilled into pure rosewater, a staple in Moroccan beauty. Rosewater is known for its soothing, toning, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used as a facial mist, toner, or even as a perfume. Al Akhawain and Akka Essentials are some of the brands that offer high-quality, locally sourced rosewater.
4. Beldi Soap (Black Soap)
Beldi soap, or black soap, is an essential product in the Moroccan hammam ritual. This soap is made from a base of olive oil and crushed olives, creating a rich paste that deeply cleanses and exfoliates the skin. It’s often used with a traditional exfoliating glove (kessa) to remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin soft and rejuvenated. Karawan Authentic and Najel are two brands offering black soap in a variety of scents, such as eucalyptus and lavender.
5. Orange Blossom Water
In addition to rosewater, Morocco is famous for its orange blossom water, which is widely used in both culinary and cosmetic applications. In beauty routines, orange blossom water is cherished for its refreshing, brightening, and toning properties. It helps balance oily skin and provides a natural glow. Look for brands like Moroccan Natural and Heritage Berbere for premium orange blossom water.
Spotlight on marocMaroc: A Luxury Moroccan Beauty Brand
One of the most prestigious Moroccan beauty brands is marocMaroc. Founded with the intention of creating a luxurious beauty experience inspired by the rich traditions of Morocco, MarocMaroc combines age-old Moroccan beauty secrets with modern cosmetic science. The brand prides itself on offering products that evoke the sensuality and indulgence of a traditional Moroccan hammam while using the finest natural ingredients Morocco has to offer.
A Luxury brand which perfectly combines well-being, pleasure and efficiency. A skin care range of 20 products designed for the body, face and hair. Natural formulas, free of parabens, silicone, mineral oil, high concentration of plants and ingredients grown in Morocco: argan oil, rhassoul, orange blossom flower, pale and wild roses, honey extracts… Highly innovative and delicious textures associated with a single olfactory atmosphere. marocMaroc tells in a poetic atmosphere the gestures of traditional Moroccan beauty
Philosophy
Discover a refined, opulent skin care line that tells the story of sumptuous Morocco - land of lights, country of abundance where nature blooms and expands, a universe of warmness, colors and fragrant landscapes. marocMaroc is an invitation for the senses to travel while pampering the face and body with extreme gentleness. By reinterpreting ancestral beauty customs through modern formulas, marocMaroc gives life to the most enchanting beauty tales inspired by the soft atmosphere of the hammam, the richness of the argan tree, the majesty of the rose, the authenticity of almond flowers … | Brand Presentation Its very natural formulas -tested - , caressing touches, subtle perfumes, carefully selected plants, make it an exceptional line composed of elegant and seductive products . In each formula, ingredients are magnified through very natural textures, free of silicone, parabens and mineral oil . Pleasure and absolute confidence combine in these products . Formulated to minimize risks of allergy, they are also non comedogenic and tested for proven results.
Inspiration
Each product is inspired by a story, a ritual, an ingredient that evokes a facet of Morocco. By preserving the origins of traditional Moroccan beauty, marocMaroc recalls and sublimates through its products; the generous black soap, the purifying rhassoul, the sweet almond or even the virtuous rose water. The astonishing textures of these beauty care products invite you to a sweet escape. Senses fly over heavy lands of Moroccan valleys, thin sands of Agadir beaches, and Essaouira | Brand Presentation semi desert regions where the prodigious argan tree grows. All landscapes are imagined, from the sunset over the Marrakech ramparts to Moroccan gardens’ beautiful fountains. Subtle fragrances in these skincare products remind you of warm winds crossing over orange groves or sweet-scented rose valleys.
Ingredients
Argan oil: Very rich in essential fatty acids and natural tocopherols, the Argan Oil is well known for its moisturizing, regenerating and anti-aging properties. It is used in all our formulas for face and body.
Rose: A noble and sensual flower, the rose has been used since the dawn of time for its cosmetic virtues: moisturizing, softening and regenerating.
Almond: Widespread in Morocco, the almond tree has become the most frequently cultivated tree after the olive tree. Almond extract is produced by cold pressing almonds and is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and strengthening properties.
Rhassoul: The rhassoul is perceived in the «hammam culture» being as essential as the traditional black soap or the massage glove. It gently cleans and purifies the hair fiber and skin tissue without attacking the protective sheath of the hair. It softens the skin and the hair, absorbs the excess of sebum, has a volumizing effect on fine hair, is astringent and tightens pores.
Orange Blossom Water: The orange blossom water is well known for its moisturizing, refreshing and calming properties. It relaxes and softens the skin and hair scalp.
Miel d’Ambre Detoxifying and exfoliating body balm
Inspired by the traditional black soap, this product offers an intense gesture that will leave your skin deeply cleansed, purified and softened. Toxins and dead cells are removed to reveal radiance and absolute smoothness. The balm texture transforms the exfoliation into a very nourishing massage to soften and nourish the skin.
Sens et Encens Exfoliating body cream
Gently remove dead cells and soften your skin with this melting cream of light, star-studded argan grains. This soft gesture brings suppleness and a velvety touch to the skin.
Onguent d’Argan Nourishing body balm
This warm and generous balm, ultra nourishing skin care product is a tribute to the argan at the heart of the formula. When applied, this unguent reveals a subtle perfume of eucalyptus and cedar vapour, with cumin seeds and a touch of vanilla.
L’Or et l’Argan Magnifying body oil
This warm oil looks like pure gold. Its sublime texture blends precious oils with gold dust that leave the skin twinkling with warm and sensual highlights
Infusion d’Orange Shower milk
Pure as milk and fresh as citrus fruit, this shower milk transforms into a velvety caress to the skin. Its fragrance blends the sweetness of neroli with a touch of nutmeg.
L’Or dans l’Eau Bath oil
Soft and satin-smooth after the bath, the skin is charmingly veiled by a subtle vanilla perfume. This precious oil, deep yellow as pure saffron, transforms the taking of bath into a precious and refined moment. A delightful perfume is emitted, sensual evocation of the hammam ambience, with a spear of eucalyptus and cedar is smoothed over with vanilla.
Roses de Sucre Nourishing body cream
Discover generous Morocco in this sublime cream that brings ultra moisturization. Thirsty skin will delight in its joyful fragrance.
Roses Velours Moisturizing body milk
This soft and refined milk evokes the femininity of traditional embroidered silk. Skin loves the melting texture and the delicate fragrance of jasmine- rose that plays on a note of lily. The body is immediately moisturized and softene
Jardin Mille Roses Perfumed water
Like a precious Moroccan souvenir, this water reveals all its secret charms on the skin as time goes by, while its fragrance blossoms into a sweet rose with a hint of violet. This formula is to be applied directly on the skin, which is softened and toned.
Grains de Lumière Exfoliating face wax cream
A sweet and sublime balm, an intriguing exfoliating scrub that reveals all its charms when melting on the skin, leaving it nourished and softened. Rediscover a perfectly luminous and moisturized skin.
Terre du Désert Very purifying face mask
Beneficial powders to regain purity and light. Natural and purifying earths combine with natural extracts to bring radiance to the skin.
Caresse de Néroli Gentle make-up remover
A tribute to the orange blossom of Mediterranean gardens, this delicate lotion gently removes make-up on the face and eyes, leaving the skin velvety and soft. Freed of its impurities and nourished, the skin recovers its beauty, softeness and glow.
Richesse d’Arganier Nourishing cream
Focusing on absolute moisturization of thirsty skins, this rich formula easily penetrates to deliver its nourishing ingredients for a supple and youthful skin.
Crème Riche Anti -Wrinkle, Redensifying Care
This multi-purpose cream takes both preventive and corrective action against the signs of ageing for a visible, perceptible rejuvenating effect that lasts. Reported performance: 100% of women say their skin is nourished. 95% said their skin was firmer, more elastic and revitalized. 91% say their skin is regenerated, denser. 86% appreciate a more luminous complexion. Use test - 23 volunteers for 56 days
Crème Veloutée Plumping Cream
This revitalizing cream instantly embellishes your skin, offering a global re-energizing effect and a real feeling of youth. It is rich in active ingredients without feeling heavy on the skin. Reported performance: 91% of women say their skin is softer. 91% appreciate the feeling of comfort provided. 91% feel a sensation of skin protection. Use test - 23 volunteers for 56 days
Masque Onctueux Smoothing, Revitalizing Mask
This powerful well-ageing mask targets the signs of tiredness or ageing, a lack of radiance and skin dryness. Its rejuvenating effect gradually transforms the skin. Reported performance: 95% of women say their skin is plumped up. 90% said their features were relaxed. 86% said that their wrinkles and fine lines were reduced. Use test - 28 days, 22 volunteers
Nectar d’Huiles Précieuses Soothing Serum
A real botanical shield, this oil-based serum provides essential nutrients that soothe the skin. It also helps overcoming stressful environments that accelerate premature ageing. Reported performance: 95% of women say their skin is supple and softer. 90% stated their skin is nourished. 90% say their skin feels hydrated. 80% find their skin more toned. Use test - 21 volunteers for 21 days
Crème Somptueuse Yeux Firming Eye Cream
This advanced eye cream brings together the very best youth boosting active ingredients to firm, revitalise and tone the eye area – the most fragile part of the face. Peptides, which promote elasticity, are combined with rare Prickly Pear oil and floral water, multi-active niacinamide, and beneficial omegas Performances objectivées: 100% of women say their skin around the eyes feels fresher, softer and comfortable 86% stated they felt a tightening effect 77% say their skin feels firmer 82% say they felt the skin more elastic Use test – 22 volunteers, 28 days
Fleur de Rhassoul Purifying shampoo
This shampoo evokes the ancient ritual of rhassoul clay in a purifying and soft texture. Its formula combines naturally cleansing rhassoul powder with soft fruit tree extracts leaving hair silky and pure. The fine foam is easy to rinse and leaves a deep and sensual fragrance.
Amande au Lait Nourishing shampoo
Absolute bliss is felt when this shampoo transforms into a sweet almond perfumed foam. Intensely nourishes hair fibers while soothing scalp.
Amande en Crème Nourishing Mask
This creamy and delicious mask feeds by its fruits the thirstiest hair. The nourishing almond milk joins the precious argan oil to blow up again the fiber while the orange blossom water and the extract of plum blossom soothe and soften the most sensitive scalps.
Bois de Sucre Candle Scented candle
Bois de Sucre is a fragrance with a noble and mysterious woody aspect, softened by a departure of orange blossom. Cedarwood and cinnamon, two easily recognizable precious woods, are rendered sublime through this powerful contrast while the underlying subtlety of fresh almond softens and rounds of this sumptuous fragrance. The same comforting and safe intimacy found in a library, to make you want to linger on and on…
Vapeur Candle Scented candle
Vapeur takes its inspiration from beneficial plants traditionally used to perfume the hammam. This candle is an encounter between the eucalyptus leaf which rustles in the wind and comforting cedarwood. The ambiance is calmed by a subtle and elegant note of nutmeg and the sweet softness of rosewater. A note that is woody, soft and intriguing, perfect to give a delicate fragrance to the bathroom and perfume the living room.
Grains de Cèdre Duo of exfoliating soaps
A raw soap, studded with apricot seed powder that gently exfoliates the skin. Its formula enriched in sweet almond oil ensures the skin is deeply nourished and moisturized. Its creamy and abundant lather leaves on the skin an unforgettable perfume of cedar wood, cinnamon and fresh almonds, marked by a hint of orange blossom.
Argan Lumière Duo of glittering soaps
A sumptuous soap enriched in argan oil that deeply nourishes the skin. In contact with water, it develops a fine lather with a creamy feel and releases an unforgettable fragrance of noble and powerful woods soothed by a subtle hint of orange blossom and a note of fresh almonds.
Body Rituals
MIEL D’AMBRE SENSATIONS - 20 ’ A prestigious exfoliation . An ultra -purifying scrub with a delicious exfoliating paste Miel d’Ambre. The skin is cleansed of its impurities, toxins, deeply nourished and hydrated with beneficial ingredients that the skin radiates with obvious pleasure.
HYDRATION WRAP ROSES DE SUCRE - 40’ Intense hydration guaranteed. A body wrap with Roses de Sucre, a rose based cream that leaves an incomparable rich feeling on the skin. Nourished and hydrated, the body is wrapped in absolute comfort and softness . A cocooning and serenitypromise …
CANDLE «SENSORY AWAKENING» MASSAGE - 50’ A sensory massage to relax the body and spirit in the soothing heat of the Paillettes d'Ambre Candie. The circular movements will release tensions of the whole body lulled by the magical melted candle and the incredible scent of amber.
TEKMIDA RITUAL - 1h The Tekmida ritual is a deep treatment, the techniques used are inspired by the real Moroccan Tekmida which is performed with hot towels to release tensions and balance energy circulation. The ritual begins with a face and body exfoliation using Grains de Lumière and Miel d’Ambre, followed by an intense nutrition using the divine body balm Onguent d’Argan. This spice has remarkable virtues and its fragrance is added especially for this ritual.
CEREMONIAL MASSAGE - 1h15 A beneficial aromatic massage. It releases tensions of the whole body using Onguent d’Argan, a melting and nourishing body balm with argan oil. This ritual is enriched with an exfoliation of the back using Miel d’Ambre.
Hammam Rituals
ESCAPE HAMMAM - 1h The Kessa glove combined with the generous exfoliating body balm Miel d’Ambre for an ultra-purifying scrub. Then comes a full body soaping using Infusion d’Orange with orange blossom extract. A sensual journey to the heart of traditional Moroccan techniques.
INDULGENT HAMMAM - 1h30 A sublime blend of original gestures with a very particular process. The Indulgent Hammam completes the Escape Hammam adding to it a moment of hydration with the nourishing body cream “Roses de Sucre” in the treatment room.
SIGNATURE HAMMAM - 2h Luxurious techniques, combined with marocMaroc favorite products, ensure absolute well-being. This complete Hammam ritual is followed by a ceremonial massage in the treatment room. The body is relaxed, the skin radiates and the spirit escapes
FaceRituals
PURITY - 1h A soft gesture using hot stones, followed by a sumptuous scrub with Grains de Lumière will prepare your skin for the very purifying rhassoul mask Terre du Désert. As a finishing touch, a caress of hydration with Richesse d’Arganier.
RADIANCE - 1h Stimulating and soothing gestures. This “Radiance” ritual is a source of intense hydration for skins lacking comfort and nutrition. A gesture that alternates between stimulating and soothing movements for a fresh and relaxed complexion.
FIRMNESS - 1h15 This Firmness facial treatment helps eliminate signs of fatigue and removes imperfections. The 20 techniques involved in this marocMaroc facial are performed with enormous skill, smoothing away lines, and illuminating the complexion for a face that glows with light
Cactéa Face Rituals
SIGNATURE – 75 min This better-age ceremonial starts by thoroughly cleansing the face. It is a moment of pure delight from head to toe, from a foot bath to a full body and cranial massage. This signature protocol promises an experience like no other.
REVITALIZING – 50 min Cleansing and relaxing gestures. This “Revitalizing” and well-ageing ritual is the most wonderful way to ensure lymph drainage. See your features relaxing, and your contours more toned and firmer. An exclusive treatment that works like a natural lifting for your skin.
OXYGENATING – 50 min This pro-age rejuvenating treatment lifts all signs of tiredness from the face. With skillful technique, the blood flow is stimulated, to chase away any accumulated toxins and feel freshness all over. Deep relaxation and wellness guaranteed.
MOROCCO
Marrakech : Royal Mansour (Member of «Leading Hotels of the World») *La Mamounia (Member of «Leading Hotels of the World»)* Four Seasons Resort Marrakech *Mandarin Oriental *Royal Golf Marrakech *Dufry Aéroport Ménara
Casablanca : Vichy Célestin Bouznika*Studio B Casablanca *Dufry Aéroport Mohammed V *Faces Bvd Massira & Sijelmassi *Esthécare* Lucie Saint-Clair
Fès : Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux Hôtel Sahrai
Ifrane : Michlifen Resort & Golf Rabat : Sofitel Jardin des Roses Mariott
Rabat: Faces Arribat Center *Esthécare *Atelier 9 *Conrad Rabat
Tétouan : Sofitel Tamuda Bay *Banyan Tree *St. Regis Tamuda Bay
Nador : Marchica Lagoon Resort
Tanger : Hilton Tangier Al Houara
Agadir : Sofitel Agadir *Hilton Taghazout
MIDDLE EAST
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The Chedi Al Beit* Rotana *Raffles *Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Dubaï : Palazzo Versace *The Ritz Carlton, DIFC* The Adress Downtown *Adress Boulevard* Jumeirah Beach Hotel *One & Only Royal Mirage* W Dubai, The Palm* Al Assala* Renaissance Downtown Hotel *Bulgari Resort Dubai
Abu Dhabi : Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi * Brush and Blush
KUWAIT : Four Seasons Burj Alshaya
QATAR Doha : Mandarin Oriental * W Doha Hotel * Galerie Lafayette Doha *Fairmont Doha
OMAN: Six Senses Zighy Bay *Jumeirah* Kempinksi
BAHRAIN : Four Seasons Hotel Bahreïn Bay
EUROPE
UNITED KINGDOM Londres : The Morroccan Spa at Harrods* Four Seasons Hotel at Trinity Square *Dolphin Square London *Hôtel Café Royal
ITALY: Kaon Distribution (34 PDV)
SPAIN Marbella : Lilly House
FRANCE Biarritz, Tarbes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Pau, Biarritz * Elysées Parfums *Paris : Sens Unique
SWITZERLAND Lausanne : Living’ R *Genève : Fairmont Genève
MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur : Hammam Publika * The Hammam Bangsar
EUROPE & USA
MALDIVES: Anantara Naladhu
AZERBAIJAN-VRAKUN : Hotel Amade Chateau
RUSSIA-Moscow : Parfum selective
CZECH REPUBLIC-Olbramovice : Capi Hnizdo
USA - MIAMI : The Standard Spa Miami * 4Beauty MedSpa Miami
ONLINE SALES: www.maromaroc.com
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