The Moroccan language made easy
Welcome – Marhaba!
Learn the basics of Moroccan Arabic!
Morocco, the gateway to Africa, has two official languages: Arabic and Tamazight, the Berber languages. The people of Morocco speak Moroccan Arabic. Most people also speak fluent French, which is the country’s first foreign language.
When visiting Morocco, it is recommended that you know – and speak – at least a few words of Moroccan Arabic. Trying to speak the local language will open up even more new experiences and help you to connect with the locals.
So let’s get started with the basics!
Yes
Wakha
No
La
Welcome
Marhaba
Hello
Salam alaikum
Good morning
Sabah alkhayr
Good day
Yawm jayid
Goodbye
Bslama
Good evening
Masaalkhayr
Goodnight
Layla saida
Bon appetit
Bessaha
Sorry
Smahli
Please
Affak
Thank you
Shukran
No, thank you
La shukran
My name is ...
Asmi …
How are you?
Labass alik?
Very well, thank you!
Shukran bezaf
And you?
Onta?
How much?
Beshhal?
Look!
Shouf!
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