How Are You in Moroccan Arabic (Darija): Essential Phrases
If you want to have a real conversation in Moroccan Arabic (Darija), one of the first things you need to know is how to say “How are you?”
In Morocco, greetings are more than just a quick “hello” — people take time to ask about each other, show respect, and connect.
Let’s learn the most common ways to ask and answer “How are you” in Darija 🇲🇦
The Most Common Way to Say “How Are You?”
Here’s the most used expression:
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Labas? → “Are you good?” / “How are you?”
This is the most common and natural way to ask someone how they are in Morocco.
🗣️ Pronunciation tip:
Say it like la-bas (simple and easy!).
Other Ways to Ask “How Are You?”
Moroccans use different variations depending on the situation:
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Kidayar? → “How are you?” (to a man)
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Kidayra? → “How are you?” (to a woman)
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Kif dayar? → “How are you doing?” (to a man)
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Kif dayra? → “How are you doing?” (to a woman)
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Kolshi bikhir? → “Is everything good?”
These are very common in both formal and informal conversations.
How to Answer “How Are You?”
Here are the most common replies:
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Labas, hamdulilah → “I’m good, thank God”
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Bikhir → “Good”
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Kolshi mazyan → “Everything is good”
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Hamdulilah 3la kolshi → “Thank God for everything”
You can also ask back by saying:
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O nta? → “And you?” (to a man)
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O nti? → “And you?” (to a woman)
Cultural Note: Greetings in Morocco
In Moroccan culture, asking “How are you?” is very important — it shows politeness and respect.
People often don’t stop at one question. You might hear:
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Labas?
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Kolshi bikhir?
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Kidayra lfamila dyalk? → “ How is your family? ”
👉 Taking a moment to ask these questions is a sign of good manners in Morocco.
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Start simple… next time someone asks you:
👉 Labas?
You’ll confidently reply:
👉 Labas, hamdulilah! 😊
