When visiting Morocco, greetings are essential! In Moroccan Arabic (Darija), people use warm and friendly expressions every day. Here are the most common greetings with their English and French translations.
Darija | English | French |
---|---|---|
Salam | Hello / Peace | Bonjour / Salut |
Labas? | How are you? | Ça va ? |
Bikhir | I’m fine | Je vais bien |
Shukran | Thank you | Merci |
Bslama | Goodbye | Au revoir |
Marehba | Welcome | Bienvenue |
Sbah l-khir | Good morning | Bonjour |
Msa l-khir | Good evening | Bonsoir |
📖 Example Conversations
- A: Salam! → Hello! → Salut !
- B: Labas? → How are you? → Ça va ?
- A: Bikhir, shukran. → I’m fine, thank you. → Je vais bien, merci.
💡 Tip: Moroccans love greetings! Use them often—it shows respect and friendliness. Even just saying “Salam” will make people smile. 😊