Free Arabic (Moroccan) Lessons Online | Daily Darija

Written by Abdul · Native Moroccan Arabic teacher, founder of Daily Darija

Published on December 11, 2025 · Updated October 27, 2026 · 8 min read

Learning Moroccan Arabic (Darija) has never been easier — and the best part? You can do it for free, online. With the Daily Darija Podcast, you can access authentic conversations, transcripts, vocabulary, and cultural tips — all without paying for a course.

Whether you’re just starting or want to practice listening and speaking, the Daily Darija resources are designed to help you learn Moroccan Arabic naturally and confidently.

Instead of only telling you where to find free lessons, I want to give you one right now. This is free lesson #1, the same first step I use with my beginner students: 20 words, 5 sentences, a short dialogue and three exercises. Take 20 minutes, a notebook, and say everything out loud 🗣️

Free Moroccan Arabic Lesson #1: Your First 20 Darija Words

These 20 words cover hello, politeness, yes and no, and the basics to talk about yourself. With them you can already have a tiny conversation in Morocco. The 3 in 3afak is the Arabic letter ع, a sound squeezed from the throat; for all the special sounds, see how to pronounce Moroccan Arabic.

Words 1 to 10: greetings and politeness

Words 11 to 20: talking about yourself

Your First 5 Sentences in Darija

Now we put the words together. Read each sentence, cover the English, and say it three times.

1. Salam, labas? (سلام، لاباس؟) → “Hi, how are you?”. The most common opening in Morocco.

2. Labas, lhamdulillah. (لاباس، الحمد لله) → “Fine, thank God.”. The same word labas is the question and the answer.

3. Smiti Sara. (سميتي سارة) → “My name is Sara.”. Put your own name after smiti.

4. Ana mn Canada. (أنا من كندا) → “I’m from Canada.”. Darija has no word for “am”: ana mn = “I from”.

5. Bghit atay, 3afak. (بغيت أتاي عفاك) → “I want tea, please.”. Change atay to lma and you can order water too.

Mini-dialogue: lesson #1 in a real conversation

Every word here comes from the lesson, plus w (and) and marhba (welcome).

A: Salam! — Hi!

B: Salam, labas? — Hi, how are you?

A: Labas, lhamdulillah. Smiti Youssef. W nta? — Fine, thank God. My name is Youssef. And you?

B: Smiti Tom. Ana mn London. — My name is Tom. I’m from London.

A: Marhba! Bghiti atay? — Welcome! Do you want tea?

B: Iyeh, 3afak. Shukran bezzaf! — Yes, please. Thank you very much!

A: Wakha. — Okay.

B: Bslama! — Goodbye!

Notice bghit (I want) becomes bghiti (you want). That is your first grammar rule, without any grammar book 😊

Exercises: Test Your First Darija Lesson

Exercise 1. What does it mean? Give the English for: wakha, fin?, bezzaf, la, bslama.

Exercise 2. Fill the gap.

• Salam, ______? → “Hi, how are you?”

• Bghit lma, ______. → “I want water, please.”

• ______ mn Spain. → “I’m from Spain.”

Exercise 3. Say it in Darija (out loud!): “Thank you very much”, “Where is the tea?”, “My name is (your name)”.

Answers: (1) okay, where?, a lot / very, no, goodbye. (2) labas, 3afak, Ana. (3) Shukran bezzaf, Fin atay?, Smiti + your name.

Lesson Plan: How to Study This Free Darija Lesson in 20 Minutes

Tomorrow, review the words for 5 minutes, then move to lesson #2: one podcast episode with its transcript.

Why Free Online Lessons Work

The Daily Darija Podcast gives learners a complete language experience:

• Listen to real Moroccan conversations – in cafés, taxis, markets, or at home.

• Read full transcripts – follow along and understand every sentence.

• Learn essential vocabulary – words and phrases you can use immediately.

• Cultural insights – understand Moroccan customs and everyday expressions.

With these free lessons online, you can learn anytime, anywhere, whether at home, commuting, or during a break.

The secret is that free lessons work when they are short and regular. The words you met above will come back again and again in the episodes, and every time you hear them, they stick a little more. For the full list of free Daily Darija resources (podcast, PDF, lessons), see how to learn Moroccan Arabic for free.

How to Make the Most of Free Lessons

Here’s a simple routine to learn Moroccan Arabic online for free:

1. Pick one episode – start with beginner-friendly topics

2. Follow the transcript – read as you listen to understand and remember words

3. Repeat phrases aloud – improve your pronunciation and fluency

4. Review vocabulary – write down 3–5 new words per day and practice them

5. Practice consistently – short daily sessions are more effective than long, irregular study

By combining listening, reading, and speaking, you’ll start understanding real Moroccan conversations quickly.

If you want a step-by-step method for steps 2 and 3, I explain how to read, listen and repeat with a transcript in Darija podcast with transcripts.

Recommended Free Lessons

For beginners, these episodes are perfect for starting your online Darija journey:

• 🎧 Greetings & Introductions – say hello and introduce yourself naturally

• 🎧 Ordering Food & Drinks – communicate confidently in cafés and restaurants

• 🎧 Daily Routines – talk about your day like a local

• 🎧 Polite Expressions & Common Phrases – sound natural in daily conversations

All episodes come with free downloadable transcripts, so you can listen, read, and practice wherever you are.

Lesson #1 above prepares you for the first topic, greetings and introductions. When you are ready to follow a full free path, lesson by lesson, open the free Darija course, and practice your intro with how to introduce yourself in Darija.

Common Mistakes in Your First Darija Lesson

• Learning Standard Arabic words instead. Kayfa haluk and min fadlik are understood, but Moroccans say labas? and 3afak.

• Reading the 3 as a number. In 3afak, the 3 is the letter ع. Never say “three-afak”.

• Mixing nta and nti. Nta is “you” for a man, nti for a woman.

• Learning 100 words on day one. 20 words you can say beat 100 words you only recognize.

• Studying in silence. Darija is a spoken language. If you do not say it out loud, you are not really learning it.

FAQ: Free Moroccan Arabic Lessons Online

Can I learn Moroccan Arabic online for free?

Yes. With free lessons like this one, the Daily Darija podcast and its transcripts, you can learn the basics of Darija without paying anything.

What are the first words to learn in Darija?

Start with salam (hello), labas (how are you / fine), shukran (thank you), 3afak (please), iyeh (yes), la (no) and wakha (okay).

How long does it take to learn basic Darija?

With 20 minutes a day, most of my beginner students can greet people, introduce themselves and order in a café after a few weeks.

Is Darija hard to learn for English speakers?

The sounds 3, 7 and 9 need practice, but the grammar of everyday Darija is simple. Short daily lessons make it very doable.

Should I learn Darija with Arabic script or Latin letters?

Most learners start with Latin letters and numbers (3, 7, 9), like Moroccans do in text messages. Arabic script helps later, so this lesson gives you both.

Where can I find free Darija lessons with audio?

Listen to the Daily Darija podcast on Spotify or YouTube, and download the transcripts at www.dailydarija.com/podcast.

Start Learning Moroccan Arabic Online for Free

Listen to the Daily Darija Podcast:

• 🎵 Spotify

• 🎥 YouTube

📄 Download transcripts → www.dailydarija.com/podcast

Learning Moroccan Arabic online for free is easy, effective, and fun — with just a few minutes a day, you’ll start understanding conversations and speaking with confidence.

When you want a teacher, audio for every word and a clear progression, the Beginner Darija course picks up exactly where this free lesson stops.

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