Daily Routine in Darija: From Morning to Night (Moroccan Arabic for Everyday Life)
Aug 07, 2025
Daily Routine in Darija: From Morning to Night
Talking about your daily routine is one of the best ways to practice speaking Darija. Whether you're learning to express habits, times, or simple actions like “I wake up” or “I go to work,” this post will guide you through a typical Moroccan day — from Sba7 (morning) to Lil (night). ☀️🌙
🗓️ Start with Time Expressions
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| In the morning | f sba7 | |
| At noon | f nhar | |
| In the afternoon | f la3shiya | |
| In the evening | f fla3shiya | |
| At night | f lil | |
| Every day | kul nahr |
☀️ Morning Routine
| Darija | English Translation |
|---|---|
| kanfi9 f sba7 | I wake up in the morning. |
| Kandawash | I take a shower. |
| Kanakol laftour | I eat breakfast. |
| Kanlbas 7wayji | I get dressed. |
| Kamkhraj mn dar | I leave the house. |
🏢 Daytime Routine
| Darija | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Kanmshi lkhadam/lmadrasa | I go to work / school. |
| Kankhdam 7tal la3shiya | I work until the afternoon. |
| Kanakol laghda | I eat lunch. |
| Kan9ra | I study. |
| Kantsna tram | I wait for the tram. |
🌙 Evening & Night Routine
| Darija | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Kanwsal dar | I arrive home. |
| Kanrta7 shwiya | I rest a bit. |
| Kanakol la3sha | I eat dinner. |
| Kantfaraj talfaza | I watch TV. |
| Kan9ra ktab | I read a book. |
| Kanmshi n3as | I go to sleep. |
🧠 Pro Tip: Use the Present Tense
In Darija, the prefix “ kan-kat-kay ” is commonly added to verbs in the present tense:
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Kanfi9 = I usually wake up / I am waking up
This helps you describe routines or ongoing actions.
🎧 Practice with Audio
Want to hear these phrases with pronunciation?
🎙️ Check out our Instagram @dailydarija — we’ve posted audio clips and real-life examples to help you build your routine vocabulary naturally.
✏️ Try This: Write Your Routine in Darija!
Challenge yourself:
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Write out your own daily routine using the examples above.
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Post it in your notebook or DM it to us for feedback or write in in the comments.
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Practice reading it out loud daily for fluency.
📲 Keep Practicing with Daily Darija
👉 Download our free Daily Routine Vocabulary PDF
📚 Or join our full Darija Beginner’s Course to learn how to describe your life in detail! Here: www.dailydarija.com