🧳 20 Useful Moroccan Arabic (Darija) Phrases for Travelers

Heading to Morocco? Whether you're exploring the streets of Marrakech, bargaining in the souks of Fez, or grabbing a taxi in Casablanca — speaking even a little Darija can transform your experience.

Here are 20 beginner-friendly Darija phrases every traveler should know, including pronunciation tips and real-world examples.

👋 1. Salam – Hello

• (salaam)
  ✅ Say this when entering a shop, taxi, or meeting someone.

🙋 2. Labas? – How are you?

• (la-baas)
  ✅ Friendly greeting.

👍 3. Mazyan – Good / Fine

• (maz-yan)
  ✅ Use to say you're good or something is nice.

🙏 4. Shukran – Thank you

• (shoo-kran)
  ✅ Always appreciated!

❌ 5. Lah ykhalik / 3afak – Please

• (Lah ykhaleek / ‘aafak)
  ✅ ‘3afak is more casual and widely used.

💸 6. Bsh7al? – How much?

• (b-sh-haal)
  ✅ Ask this before buying anything in markets.

🧮 7. Ghali bezaf – Too expensive

• (ghaali bezzaaf)
  ✅ Bargain with a smile 😉

🚕 8. Fin kayn tobis/ fin kayna taxi? – Where is the bus/taxi?

• (feen ka-yan tobees)
  ✅ Ask for directions.

🧭 9. Fin…? – Where is…?

• (fin)

Example: Fin hotel? — Where’s the hotel?

🏨 10. 3andi réservation – I have a reservation

• (‘aandi rezervasyon)
  ✅ At hotels or restaurants.

😕 11. Mafhamtsh – I didn’t understand

• (ma fhemtsh)
  ✅ Very useful if you’re lost in a conversation.

🐢 12. Shwiya b shwiya – Slowly please

• (shwiya b shwiya)
  ✅ Say this when someone’s speaking too fast.

🆘 13. 3awni 3afak! – Help me please!

• (‘aawni ‘aafak)
  ✅ Emergency situations

🚻 14. Fin kayna twalit? – Where is the bathroom?

• (fin ka-yna twaalet?)

🍽️ 15. Bghit nakol – I want to eat

• (bgheet nakul)
  ✅ At cafes or homes.

📋 16. Ashno smit had lmakla? – What’s this food called?

• (Ashno smeet had lmaakla?)

🚫 17. Makanakolsh… – I don’t eat…

• (ma-kan-akul-sh…)

Example: Ma-kan-akul-sh lham — I don’t eat meat.

🧃 18. Bghit lma / atay – I want water / tea

• (bgheet l-ma / atay)

🏁 19. Safi – That’s enough / All done

• (saafi)

👋 20. Baslama – Goodbye

• (ba-slaama)

🧳 Wrap-Up: Traveling with Darija

You don’t need to be fluent to connect. A smile and a few key words in Darija can turn strangers into friends and open doors everywhere you go.

📌 Quick Phrase Table

👉 Want to Learn More?

🔹 Download our free travel phrase cheat sheet (PDF)  on DailyDarija.com
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