Languages of Morocco
Morocco’s official spoken language is Moroccan Arabic, which is slightly different from other forms of Arabic. Nevertheless, thanks to its varied historical influences, part of the population also speaks French.
Those working in the tourism industry normally also know English and Spanish. Moreover, English is quickly replacing French as the country’s second language.
You will find that most people you encounter during your stay will speak English, if you do not speak French; therefore, you needn't worry about being understood in Morocco.
Useful Moroccan Arabic phrases
Even though you do not have to make much effort to speak Arabic in Morocco, here is a list of useful phrases, as it is always welcome when foreigners make an effort to speak the country’s language.
Courtesy
- Hello
- Ahlan
- Goodbye
- Ma'a ElSalama
- See you soon
- Wada'an
- Good morning
- Saba'a AlKair
- Good afternoon
- Masa'a AlKair
- Good night
- Laila Tiaba
- Please
- Min Fadilak
- Thanks
- Shokran
- You're welcome
- Ala ElRahib Wa ElSaa
- Excuse me
- Ann Eazinak
Words that might come in handy
- Yes
- Na'am
- No
- Laa
- Good
- Taib
- Bad
- Saia
- Friend
- Sadik
Numbers
- Zero
- Sefir
- One
- Wahed
- Two
- Etnin
- Three
- Talata
- Four
- Arbaa
- Five
- Hamsa
- Six
- Sita
- Seven
- Sabaa
- Eight
- Tamaña
- Nine
- Tesaa