Our Mission
To enlighten the world with Morocco’s undiscovered, authentic, and sacred beauty rituals passed down through generations of my ancestors for centuries.
Discover Moroccan Essentials
Founded in 2012, Moroccan Essentials brings you the timeless beauty secrets of Morocco through our artisan made skincare products, Hammam spa experiences, and professional training.
Our offerings are rooted in tradition, crafted with purpose, and designed to heal and nurture both body and soul. Whether through our luxury products, traditional rituals, or holistic treatments, we invite you to reconnect with the sacred.
Skincare
Our luxury skincare range is 100% natural straight from Mother Nature.
We use only organic, ethically sourced ingredients with no chemicals, parabens, or animal testing. Our products are cruelty free and sustainable, rich in minerals that support healthy, radiant skin.
Each formulation is inspired by ancient Moroccan remedies, tailored for all skin types, and lovingly crafted using ingredients passed down through generations. We believe in clean beauty and honouring the skin as the body’s largest and most sacred organ.
Our Hammam Spa
Opened May 2021 – The first women-only Hammam Spa in the UK.
Located in Central London, our Hammam Spa is a sanctuary for women, a sacred space to relax, purify, and return to yourself. Founded by Cher, Moroccan Essentials brings the essence of Morocco to London, creating a community where women can gather in freedom, without judgment, and embrace healing beauty rituals practiced for centuries.
Experience our high-vibrational products through self-application or by booking a traditional Kessia/Therapist to guide you through the sacred Hammam journey.
The Hammam Academy
Through our sister company, The Hammam Academy, we offer professional Hammam training.
We are proud to be the first British brand to provide authentic Hammam education in the UK & Ireland.
We specialise in traditional Hammam rituals, offering training that revives and preserves ancient Moroccan bathing wisdom. This sacred practice detoxifies the body, calms the mind, and leaves the skin glowing with radiance and softness.
We offer in-house training for spas across the UK, internationally, and at sea.
Learn, refresh, and implement sacred rituals, carried through the lineage of Moroccan healers for thousands of years.
📩 For training inquiries, please contact us.
Become a Stockist
Interested in offering our artisan products in your spa, store, or wellness space?
📩 Please get in touch to explore stockist opportunities.
About the Founder
Cher, the Heart Behind Moroccan Essentials & The Hammam Academy
Cher is the founder of Moroccan Essentials (ME) and The Hammam Academy, and a passionate advocate for ancient beauty rituals, holistic wellness, and women’s empowerment. Born in London to Moroccan heritage, her roots and upbringing inspired a deep love for traditional healing and beauty practices passed down through generations.
Her journey began in 2012 while she was travelling through Australia. Motivated by the lack of authentic Moroccan skincare products in both the UK and Australia, and inspired by her background in beauty therapy, Cher was driven to bring the ancestral beauty secrets of Morocco to the modern world.
She founded Moroccan Essentials with a mission to share pure, artisanal, and traditional Moroccan skincare formulas her ancestors had used for centuries.
Determined to source the highest quality products, Cher spent over two years researching, travelling across Morocco, and connecting with local artisans.
In April 2014, she officially launched her Hammam skincare range online. That same year, she brought her products to life through her stall at Brick Lane Market, followed by a boutique shop in Camden, and later, a full Hammam Spa in Central London, which she ran successfully for four years.
By 2015, Cher also became a certified trainer and began teaching the Hammam ritual to beauty therapists and spas around the world. Through this work, she founded The Hammam Academy—the first accredited Hammam training school in the UK and Europe, further establishing herself as a pioneer in bringing Moroccan wellness rituals to the West.
Cher’s deeper calling is in holistic healing. She believes that nature holds the key to restoration and balance, and this philosophy guides everything she creates. In addition to her work in skincare and hammam therapies, she is also trained in quantum activation and women’s circle facilitation, offering sacred spaces and wisdom for women to heal, reconnect, and rise together.