World Massages at Palais Rhoul Dakhla

Gem of Dakhla's Hospitality, The Palais Rhoul Hotel Spa blends mineral and plant notes in its spa, punctuated with traditional Asian elements. A refined bubble conducive to world-class massages.

Bold indicates massages available year-round, others only during Happy Detox or Wellness weeks.

Swedish Massage: A gentle yet deep and invigorating therapeutic massage. A classic therapeutic massage, among the most widespread globally. This method is an effective way to relieve muscle soreness, as well as muscle tension and stress. The techniques of Swedish massage were developed by a Swede named Pehr Heinrick Ling (1776-1839), who was both a poet, a teacher, and a physician.

Laotian Massage on Japanese Futon: A journey... (feel free to book this treatment in advance as it is often fully booked).

Chi Nei Tsang Belly Massage: A massage used by Taoist monks in monasteries to help detoxify, strengthen, and refine their bodies, maintaining a high energy level conducive to the highest levels of spiritual training. This massage allows manual mobilization of fascia and viscera. The therapist's precise hands soothe tensions, restart blood and lymphatic circulation, facilitate digestion, and relieve abdominal and spinal pain. The abdomen, "the second brain of our body," then functions harmoniously.

Shiatsu: Shiatsu is a therapeutic massage that uses pressure technique. This massage is a variant of Chinese acupuncture but does not use needles. Shiatsu massage originates from traditional Chinese medicine. Originally, it was designed to treat all problems of organ dysfunction through pressure on acupuncture points. The method was adapted by the Japanese, hence its name "shiatsu," literally meaning "finger pressure." The goal of shiatsu massage is to eliminate blockages to release energy and allow the body to regain stability and health.

Personalized Slimming Massage by Manual Roll Palpation: Known for its slimming and firming effects, this manual massage/roll palpation with essential oils such as lemon, cedar, or grapefruit refines the body's contours and eliminates toxins, leaving a slimmed silhouette and smoother skin.

Californian Massage: It combines techniques of effleurage, kneading, friction, vibration, and tapping. It originated in the 1970s in the United States. This gentle and relaxing massage is part of the psychocorporal care family. Californian massage allows for a real body rebalance.

Reflexology: Reflexology also acts through pressure points. It is a manual method classified in the category of unconventional medical practices. A particular form of massage therapy, it is based on the theory that a specific point located in the hands, ears, or feet is connected to well-defined organs or physiological functions of the human body. A studied massage or precise pressure on these points leads to the localization of tensions and aims to restore the body's balance. Reflexologists argue that their practice activates the body's self-healing potential. Stimulating specific areas acting on physiological function helps restore balance and stimulate healing. Reflex points range from head to toe.

Thai Massage: Inspired, among other things, by yoga, this technique brings several benefits: reduces stress, tones muscles, increases flexibility, releases tension, and much more. It is the oldest of all types of massage, dating back 2500 years. Its initiator was a doctor close to Buddha, Jivaka Komarbhacca. Thai massage draws on Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic practices, Buddhism, yoga, and some therapeutic traditions of Siam. A source of serenity and inner peace, Thai massage aims to open the joints, stimulate strategic points of the meridians, and eliminate all forms of tension accumulated by the body.

Hot Stones: You will be massaged with hot basalt stones coated with essential oils on strategic points of your body, for a very relaxing effect.

Four-Hand Massage: Very pleasant but also beneficial for blood circulation, it is an excellent anti-stress.

Ayurvedic Massages: To release nervous tension and eliminate toxins from the body. Also, Kashmiri massage, originating from Kashmir in India, draws its techniques from tantric yoga and acts mainly on the marma or vital points of the human body by stimulating them. These marma points, similar to acupuncture points, 108 in total, are the bridges that connect the skin surface to the organic elements of the body: muscles, bones, joints, and vessels.

Pregnancy Massage: It was created to relieve the discomfort of the expectant mother. It provides benefits and vitality and allows a better life in the last months. This prenatal massage, also called "future mom" massage, involves gentle effleurages, frictions, pressures, and kneading on the woman's body. Generally, this massage lasts about 1 hour on the back and should be done by a qualified person. The practice of massage for pregnant women takes place after the stabilization of the fetus in the mother's womb, that is, at 3 months. It is not recommended to have sessions earlier because hormonal, physical, or emotional changes are still too significant in women. This type of massage is very gentle. It should be done once a week in the second trimester and twice in the last trimester.

Balinese Massage: Tones the entire body. It originates in Indonesia and is intended for people with muscle pain or who are subjected to daily stress. This massage revitalizes both the body and the mind, bringing back positive energy that will be beneficial to the entire organism.

Korean Massage: Renowned as one of the most relaxing massages. It involves generating vibrations at the joints, feet, and all limbs, moving up to the head. The entire session unfolds gently with light swaying that provides great relaxation.

Oriental Massage: It originates mainly from the Maghreb from the 6th century after Christ. It gradually developed with some techniques from Asian massages. It takes care of the entire body and acts on muscles and nerve endings. Applied movements alternate slides with pressure, kneading, tapping, and stroking.

Kobido: Kobido is a type of facial massage of Japanese origin that intervenes on meridians and acupuncture points. It allows rebalancing the energy circulation of the face and neck. This good distribution of energy is the origin of the skin's youth.

Chinese Massage: In China, Tui Na is a therapeutic massage aimed at establishing harmonious Qi (or energy) circulation in the body. Performed using a combination of different techniques, the goal of Chinese massage is to allow the body to heal itself naturally.

Chair Massage: Commonly called Amma massage or chair massage, it was born in the United States in 1980. Chair massage is similar to the traditional Japanese art of acupressure, Amma. It aims at releasing energy by stimulating muscles, joints, and meridians. This massage can be performed anywhere but requires the use of a specially designed massage chair. Chair massage is intended to unblock the accumulation of energy flow in certain parts of the body. Its practice opens the way to many benefits such as deep muscle relaxation, total inner well-being, and tone and vigor.

Lao Massage: The work of Lao massage mainly consists of pressure on the body's energy lines with a variety of precise and powerful movements. While energy lines and pressure points are the central devices of Lao massage, it should not be assimilated to Chinese acupressure or shiatsu massage. Body diagrams are quite similar, but the practices are quite different. In Lao massage, energy lines and pressure points are worked on during a full-body massage that can be performed in a period ranging from 1 to 2 hours. One hour is really too short, 1.5 hours is ideal. Lao massage is not a quick relaxation of muscles and joints. It is a complete massage that stimulates and irrigates almost all parts of the body. Stretching and pressure movements of Lao massage "open" the body's sponge, resulting in regeneration and deep relaxation.

Massages are recommended for various types of pathologies or minor ailments. In addition to being relaxing, they are perfect for people suffering from anxiety and stress. People lacking energy and tone can also get a massage to regain a good balance. In addition, muscle but also psychological tensions can be eliminated through certain specific massages.