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Useful Moroccan Phrases

WanderTours > Blog > Blog > Useful Moroccan Phrases

December 9, 2019 //  by admin

Once arriving in Morocco, you’ll quickly discover that what’s spoken amongst Moroccans is a beautiful blend of Arabic, French, Berber and English (though Spanish is also spoken). It’s likely that most of the people you’ll encounter (those in the hospitality industry) will speak at least some English, locals will appreciate your effort at speaking a bit of their language.

Here are some useful phrases to become familiar with prior to your arrival in Morocco. Some of these you’ll find yourself using while others are simply ones you might hear other speak.

Hello – As-salaam Alaykum (literally this means peace be with you but is a common greeting)
And unto you peace – Walaykum As-salaam (said in response to the above)
Hi – salam
Goodbye – beslama
Good morning – sbah el kheyr
Nice to meet you – tasharafna
How are you? – Labas?
Good – mezya

This is delicious – hadshi bneen

Yes – iyah ?
No – la
Please – afak
Thank you – shokran
No thank you – la shokran
You’re welcome – al ‘afw
No problem – meshi mushkil
Excuse me (to a woman) – smahaliya
Excuse me (to a man) – smehlia
OK – wakha

Arabic – Arabe
English – Ingles

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