20 Moroccan darija words every tourist must know.

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If you are coming to Morocco, you need to learn Darija, not Fusha. Here are 20 words Moroccans use every day:

1. Salam – سلام = Hello
2. Labas? – لاباس؟ = How are you?
3. Bikhir – بيخير = Good, well
4. Shukran – شكرا = Thank you
5. Wakha – واخا = Okay
6. Safi – صافي = Enough / Done
7. Bzzaf – بزاف = A lot
8. Shhal? – شحال؟ = How much?
9. Mzyan – مزيان = Good / Nice
10. Yallah – يالاه = Let’s go
11. Bsaha – بصحة = Cheers / Enjoy
12. Balak – بالك = Watch out
13. Daba – دابا = Now
14. Ghda – غدا = Tomorrow
15. Zwina / Zwin – زوينة / زوين = Beautiful
16. Fin? – فين؟ = Where?
17. Shnu? – شنو؟ = What?
18. Kifash? – كيفاش؟ = How?
19. Sma7 liya – سمح ليا = Excuse me
20. Bslama – بسلامة = Goodbye

Which word do you want to learn next? Tell me in the comments!

• Fatima, from My Darija Guide