Moroccan Darija Greetings Phrases

 


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. 😊
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