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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