Darija for Food & Shopping: 25 Essential Phrases at the Souk
Darija for Food & Shopping: 25 Essential Phrases at the Souk
Visiting Morocco? Whether you're walking through the colorful souks of Marrakech or shopping at a local hanout (grocery shop), knowing a few Darija (Moroccan Arabic) phrases will help you shop like a local — and even bargain better!
Here are 25 practical Darija expressions you'll hear and use while buying food, asking about prices, and interacting with sellers in Morocco.
Common Shopping Questions
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | Bsh7al hadi? | |
| How much is a kilo of bananas? | Bsh7al kilo dyal lbanan? | |
| Is this fresh? | Wash hadi triya? | |
| Do you have…? | Wash 3andak...? | |
| I want… | Bghit… |
Food-Specific Vocabulary
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Matisha | |
| Potatoes | Btata | |
| Bread | Khobz | |
| Eggs | Bid | |
| Water | Lma | |
| Milk | 7lib | |
| Meat | L7am |
Use them in context:
- Bghit jouj dyal lkhobzat – I want two loaves of bread
- 3andak lbid? – Do you have eggs?
Bargaining & Shopping Etiquette
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| That’s too expensive! | Ghali bezaf! | |
| Can you lower the price? | N9as shwiya 3afak? | |
| What’s your best price? | Ashno taman zwin? | |
| I’ll take it | Ghadi nakhdo | |
| I don’t want it | Mabghitsh |
💡 In Morocco, bargaining is expected, especially in tourist areas. Be polite, smile, and try these phrases!
Talking About Money
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| Dirham (currency) | Dirham / darham | |
| It’s 50 dirhams | Hiya khamsin dirham | |
| Do you accept cards? | Kat9anlo la carte? | |
| I have only 20 dirhams | 3andi ghir 3ashrin dirham |
Most small shops are cash-only, so these phrases are super useful!
At the Grocery Store or Market
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| A half kilo | Nas kilo | |
| A kilo | Kilo | |
| Two kilos | Jouj kilo | |
| Give me… | 3tini… | |
| That’s enough! | Safi, baraka! |
Examples:
- 3tini kilo dyal lbtata 3afak – Give me a kilo of potatoes, please
- safi, baraka! – That’s enough!
Tips for Shopping in Morocco
✅ Say " 3afak " (please) often — it shows respect
✅ Smile — Moroccans love warm interaction
✅ Don’t be afraid to ask “ Bsh7al? ” — it shows interest
✅ Practice numbers in Darija — you’ll use them every day
👉 What’s Next?
🔹 Download at DailyDarija our free 50 essential words and phrases (PDF) to use in your first daily conversations
with Moroccans.
🛒 You can also review this Darija numbers guide to help you better understand prices: How to Count in Moroccan Arabic (1–100)
📲 Follow @dailydarija on Instagram for more daily tips, souk roleplays, and mini-vocab lessons.
