When traveling in Morocco, knowing how to ask for directions and understand answers in Moroccan Arabic (Darija) is very useful. Here are the most common phrases with their English and French translations.
| Darija | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Fin kayn ... ? | Where is ... ? | Où est ... ? |
| Kifash nmshi l ... ? | How do I go to ... ? | Comment aller à ... ? |
| Sh7al b3id ... ? | How far is ... ? | C’est loin ... ? |
| Sir Nichan | Go straight | Allez tout droit |
| Dor liman | Turn right | Tournez à droite |
| Dor lisar | Turn left | Tournez à gauche |
| Hda ... | Next to ... | À côté de ... |
| Qrib mn ... | Close to ... | Près de ... |
📖 Example Conversations
- You: Fin kayn l-hotel? → Where is the hotel? → Où est l’hôtel ?
- Local: Sir nichan,mn ba3d Dor lisar. → Go straight, then turn left. → Allez tout droit, puis tournez à gauche.
- You: Kifash nmshi l soq? → How do I go to the market? → Comment aller au marché ?
- Local: Huwa qrib mn jamaa. → It’s close to the mosque. → C’est près de la mosquée.
💡 Tip: If you don’t understand the directions, you can politely ask:
“3afak, 3awed bshwiya” → Please, repeat it slowly → S’il vous plaît, répétez doucement.
