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Discovering a country is also discovering its language.
Morocco has two official languages, which are Arabic and Amazigh, but French is also spoken and understood by almost all Moroccans.
Spanish is widespread in the northern and southern regions of Morocco.
The Amazigh language, whose alphabet is Tifinagh, is the common heritage of all Moroccans.
Classical or literary Arabic is used in the administrative environment. The language used orally by Moroccans is Darija (Moroccan dialect). It is a mixture of Arabic, Amazigh, French, and Spanish.
To mingle with local populations and fully enjoy your stay, it is certain words in Darija that you must master. This will allow you to stand out from the crowd of classic tourists and show that you are making efforts in the country.
Here are some expressions and words that will help you throughout your stay in Morocco:
| French | Darija |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good evening | Salam / Msa Lkheir |
| How are you? | Kidayr, Labas? |
| Very well, thank you, and you? | Labas hamdollah, o nta? |
| Sorry | Smahli |
| Welcome | Marhba |
| Thank you (Very much) | Chokran (bezzaf) |
| Yes / No | ah / La |
| What is your name? | Chno Smitek |
| French | Darija |
|---|---|
| How much is it? | Bch'hal afak? |
| It is a good price | Tamane mezyane |
| It is cheaper! | R'khiss |
| It is too expensive! | Ghali bezaf |
| Can you lower the price? | Nkass tamane Afak |
| Money | Flouss |
| I love / I hate | Aâjabni / Maâjabnich |
| I am just looking | Ghir Tanchouf |
| French | Darija |
|---|---|
| Where is...? / How to go to...? | Fin kayn...? / Kifach namchi li...? |
| Bank | Banka |
| Station | Mahatta |
| City centre | Ouasst lamdina |
| Hospital | Sbitar |
| Straight ahead | Nichane |
| Left / Right | Lissar / Limane |
| North / South / East / West | Chamal / Janoub / Charq / Gharb |
| Road | Triq |
| French | Darija |
|---|---|
| What time is it? | Ch'hal f saâa |
| When? | Fouqach? |
| Yesterday / Today / Tomorrow | Lbareh / Lyoum / ghedda |
| Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday | Tnine / Tlat / Larbaâ / Khmiss |
| Friday / Saturday / Sunday | Joumouâ / Sabt / al Had |
| French | Darija |
|---|---|
| I want to see a doctor | Bghit nchouf Tbib |
| Call a doctor / ambulance | Âayat l Tbib / lambilance |
| Danger | Khatar |
| Help | Âatkouni |
| I am lost | Tlaft |
| Toilets | Mirhad |
| I feel sick | Ana mrid |