Learn Moroccan Arabic – basic phrases

If you’re planning on visiting Morocco, it’s always helpful to be able to speak at least a few words of the native language so that you can communicate with the people you meet in your Moroccan riad and beyond. That’s why Morocco Gateway will be featuring weekly posts including some of the basics of Moroccan Arabic.

We’ll start with some very simple words. Remember, if there’s anything you’d like to know how to say that we haven’t included, leave us a comment and we’ll do our best to translate for you.

Let’s start by saying “Hello” and introducing ourselves.

Hello/hi (and also peace): Salam

My name is Lucy: Smiyti Lucy

What’s your name?: Ashno smiytek?

Nice to meet you!: Metsherrfin