Booking a Hotel in Morocco

Essential Darija Phrases & Travel Tips

Whether you're visiting Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, or Casablanca, booking a hotel can be tricky if you don’t speak Darija. This guide will teach you useful Moroccan Arabic phrases, real dialogues, and local tips to make your stay smooth and stress-free.

1. Useful Darija Phrases for Booking a Room

Here are the most common phrases you’ll need:

• 3afak, kayn shi hotel 9rib? 
  Meaning: Excuse me, is there a hotel nearby?

• Bghit n reserver shi chambre had lila.
  Meaning: I want to book a room for the night.

• Sh7al ltaman lila?
  Meaning: How much is it per night?

• Kayna chambre wa7da? 
  Meaning: Do you have a single room?

• Kayna chambre dyal jouj?
  Meaning: Do you have a double room?

• Bghit chambre b douche, 3afak. 
  Meaning: I’d like a room with a shower, please.

2. Asking About Hotel Services

• Kayn lwifi? 
  Meaning: Is there Wi-Fi?

• Wahs Laftour dakhl f la7sab? 
  Meaning: Is breakfast included?

• Kayn parking? 
  Meaning: Is there parking?

• M3ayash check-out?
  Meaning: What time is check-out?

3. Real-Life Hotel Dialogues

Dialogue 1 — Asking for a Room

• You: 3afak, kayna chambre wa7da?
  (Excuse me, do you have a single room?)

• Receptionist: Ah, kayna. Bghiti t reserver?
  (Yes, we have one. Do you want to book it?)

• You: Ah, sh7al taman l lila?
  (Yes, how much per night?)

• Receptionist: 350 dirham l lila.
  (350 dirhams per night.)

• You: Mazyan, ghadi n reserver chambre.
  (Great, I’ll book the room.)

Dialogue 2 — Asking About Amenities

• You: Kayn lwifi?
  (Is there Wi-Fi?)

• Receptionist: Ah, kayn.
  (Yes, there is.)

• You: Laftour dakhl f la7sab?
  (Is breakfast included?)

• Receptionist: Ah, dakhl f la7sab.
  (Yes, it’s included.)

Dialogue 3 — Checking Out

• You: Ana bghit ndir check-out.
  (I want to check out.)

• Receptionist: Bghiti tkhalas la7sab?
  (Do you want to pay the bill?)

• You: Ah, sh7al 3andi f kolshi?
  (Yes, how much is it in total?)

• Receptionist: 750 dirham.
  (750 dirhams.)

• You: Hahiya laflous, shukran!
  (Here’s the money, thank you!)

🧠 4. Local Tips for Booking Hotels in Morocco

• Book in advance during high seasons (spring & summer).

• Negotiate prices if booking directly at the reception, especially in small riads.

• Check for city taxes — some hotels add a "taxe de séjour" of 10–40 MAD per night.

• Always ask about amenities like Wi-Fi, AC, and breakfast before booking.

• Consider riads — traditional Moroccan guesthouses with beautiful courtyards.

Recommended Hotel Booking Apps

• Booking.com — popular & widely used

• Airbnb — good for private apartments

• Expedia — deals on hotels & flights

• Local riad websites — for authentic stays

Learn Darija for Real-Life Travel Situations

Mastering these Darija phrases will make your hotel booking experience easier, cheaper, and smoother. Practice them before your trip, and you’ll sound more confident when talking to locals.

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