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Useful Moroccan Phrases

Here is a list of useful phrases in Moroccan which will help you during your stay, along with their pronunciation the list includes important Moroccan Arabic phrases and greetings.

What language in Morocco?

'Darija' is the principal spoken language in Morocco. It is very different from classical Arabic. Eastern Arabic speakers can't understand Moroccan Darija.

Greeting Phrases

Greetings are an important aspect of Moroccan life, Learn How to say hello and goodbye in Moroccan Arabic.

Greetings
Phrases in English	in Moroccan Arabic	Context
Hello or Good day	Asalam or Asalamou Alaykoum	When meeting someone, its literal meaning is "Peace be upon you in Arabic"
If someone tell you "Salam"	Wa Alaykoum A Salam	Reply when someone says "Salam" to you, it's literal meaning is "And peace be upon you too"
Goodbye	Bsslama

Phrases For Emergencies

If you find yourself in trouble you will need to be able to ask for help.

Emergency
Phrases in English	in Moroccan Arabic	Context
Help me, please.	Awni Afak	You tell someone that you need help...
Help me, please	Awnouni Afakoum	You tell a group that you need help...
I need some help.	Ana Mouhtaj lil MousaAda	You need a hand in doing something.

Polite Expressions in 'Darija'

Being polite doesn't cost you a penny and it is very appreciated

Being polite
Phrases in English	in Moroccan Arabic	Context
Thank you	Choukran	When you thank someone...
You're welcome	La daai li choukr	When someone says thanks "choukran" to you.
Thanks a lot	Choukran bzaf	Thanking someone profusely.

Asking for Information in 'Darija'

Terms to ask

Asking
Phrases in English	in Moroccan Arabic	Context
Why ?	Alach	You don't know why
When ?	Wktach	At what time?
Who ?	Chkoun	Which person
What ?	Chnou / Asch	e.g. : What do you want? -> "Chnou bghiti?" or "Asch bghiti?"
How much ?	Bchhal	e.g. : How much does it cost?
How many ?	Chhal	e.g. : How many apples?