Marrakech Vacation Guide

Languages of Morocco

Morocco’s official spoken language is Moroccan Arabic, It differs somewhat from other varieties of Arabic. Nonetheless, due to various historical influences, a portion of the population speaks French.

English and Spanish are commonly spoken languages among those working in the tourist business. Furthermore, English is rapidly replacing French as the nation’s second language.

If you do not understand French, you will discover that the majority of people you meet throughout your stay will speak English, so you will not have to 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
Goodbye
See you soon
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good night
Please
Thanks
You’re welcome
Excuse me

Ahlan
Ma’a ElSalama
Wada’an
Saba’a AlKair
Masa’a AlKair
Laila Tiaba
Min Fadilak
Shokran
Ala ElRahib Wa ElSaa
Ann Eazinak

Words that might come in handy

Yes
No
Good
Bad
Friend

Na’am
Laa
Taib
Saia
Sadik

Numbers

Zero
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine

Sefir
Wahed
Etnin
Talata
Arbaa
Hamsa
Sita
Sabaa
Tamaña
Tesaa