Language Guide · الدارجة
Moroccan Arabic Phrases
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Hello / Peace be upon you
السلام عليكم
Salam alaikum
/sa-LAHM a-LAY-koom/
Formal greeting, can be used anytime
And upon you peace (response)
وعليكم السلام
Wa alaikum salam
/wa a-LAY-koom sa-LAHM/
Good morning
صباح الخير
Sbah lkhir
/SBAH el-KHEER/
Good morning (response)
صباح النور
Sbah nnour
/SBAH en-NOOR/
Good evening
مساء الخير
Msa lkhir
/MSA el-KHEER/
Good evening (response)
مساء النور
Msa nnour
/MSA en-NOOR/
How are you?
لاباس؟
Labas?
/la-BAHS/
Informal, everyday use
I am fine, thank God
لاباس، الحمد لله
Labas, hamdullah
/la-BAHS, ham-DOO-lah/
How are you? (more formal)
كيف داير/دايرة؟
Kif dayr/dayra?
/keef DAY-er/DAY-ra/
Thank you
شكرا
Shukran
/SHOO-kran/
Thank you very much
شكرا بزاف
Shukran bzzef
/SHOO-kran buh-ZEFF/
You are welcome
لا شكرا على واجب
La shukran ala wajib
/la SHOO-kran ala WA-jib/
Please
عفاك / من فضلك
Afak / Min fadlak
/a-FAK / min FAD-lak/
Excuse me / Sorry
سمحلي
Smehli
/SMEH-lee/
Goodbye
بسلامة
Bslama
/buh-SLA-ma/
See you later
نشوفك
Nchoufek
/un-SHOO-fek/
God willing
إن شاء الله
Inshallah
/in-SHAH-lah/
May God bless you
الله يبارك فيك
Allah ybarek fik
/AL-lah ee-BA-rek feek/
About the Language
What is Darija?
Darija, also known as Moroccan Arabic, is the colloquial language spoken by most Moroccans in daily life. While Modern Standard Arabic is used in formal settings, education, and media, Darija is the language of the streets, markets, and homes.
Darija is a blend of Arabic, Berber (Amazigh), French, and Spanish influences, making it unique among Arabic dialects. While Arabic speakers from other countries may struggle to understand Moroccan Darija at first, learning a few key phrases will greatly enhance your travel experience.
Moroccans deeply appreciate when visitors make an effort to speak their language. Even basic greetings and phrases will open doors, lead to warmer interactions, and often better prices in the souks!
Quick Tips for Learning Darija
- Start with greetings - "Salam" and "Labas" go a long way
- Practice numbers for bargaining in souks
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes - locals appreciate the effort
- Listen to how locals respond and try to mimic pronunciation
- Save phrases to your favorites for quick reference on the go
- Use "Afak" (please) and "Shukran" (thank you) liberally
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