Darghouth Turkish Bath
Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
- Location
- Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Dargouth Turkish Bath is a Turkish bath in the old quarter of Tripoli, Libya. The bath was established in 1081 AH/(1670 AD or 1671 AD). It is annexed to Sidi Darghut Mosque and tomb, whence it derives its name. The mosque and tomb in turn derive their names from the name of the Ottoman naval commander Turgut.
Insider tip — The Darghouth Turkish Bath in Tripoli's medina is named for Dragut (Turgut Reis), the legendary 16th-century Ottoman admiral who captured Tripoli for the empire in 1551 and made it a base for the Barbary corsairs who terrorised the Mediterranean. The hammam is part of the historic old city of the Libyan capital, where Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Spanish, and Ottoman layers survive in one of North Africa's most historically rich but least-visited medinas.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.