In French we call it a hammam. It's a place for relaxation and cleansing the body through water (mainly condensation); it's funny, because I expected the room to be stifling, but due to the water hanging in the air it's very relaxing. We were scrubbed with a massage mitt (to clean out the dead skin) and massaged with scented oils. Plus (after all of that was finished) we were offered mint tea and cakes free of charge. All in all, a good afternoon :o)