30 Essential Darija Phrases for Emergencies in Morocco – A Local’s Survival Guide
By Fatima, Moroccan woman living in Milan | Updated: October 1, 2026 | Please read this before you travel, it can save your life
When my Italian husband first came to Morocco, he got lost in Fez at 11pm. His phone died. He didn’t know how to say “Help me”. A kind man helped him, but I cried all night. After that day, I decided to write this article.
In Morocco, if you say “Ayna al-mustashfa?” no one will understand you. It’s Fusha. In the street, you must say “Fin sbitar 3afak?”. I will teach you the real words that work when you are scared, lost, or sick. Save this on your phone.
💡 Pro Tip From a Local
Don’t say “Ayna al-mustashfa?” – no one will understand. Just say “Fin sbitar 3afak?” and show the address. Save 19 for Police and 15 for Ambulance / Fire. They are free and work 24/7.
MOROCCO EMERGENCY NUMBERS
أرقام الطوارئ في المغرب
Available 24/7 • Free Call • For Emergencies Only
For theft, security, public safety
19 is the police emergency number in Morocco
For medical, ambulance, fire rescue
Part 1: The 5 Phrases You MUST Know First
| 🚨 Part 1: 5 Critical Survival Phrases | ||
|---|---|---|
| No | Darija / العربية | English |
| 1 | 3awni 3afak! عاوني عافاك! | Help me please! |
| 2 | Fin sbitar? فين السبيطار؟ | Where is the hospital? |
| 3 | 3ayet l police 3afak عيط للبوليس عافاك | Call the police please |
| 4 | Tleft تلفّيت | I’m lost |
| 5 | Ma kan3rafch fin ana ما كنعرفش فين أنا | I don’t know where I am |
Part 2: At The Hospital / Pharmacy
| 🏥 Part 2: At The Hospital / Pharmacy | ||
|---|---|---|
| No | Darija / العربية | English |
| 6 | Mrid bzaf مريض بزاف | I’m very sick |
| 7 | Fiya sskhana فيا السخانة | I have a fever |
| 8 | Katwj3ni krshi / rasi كاتوجعني كرشي / راسي | My stomach / head hurts |
| 9 | 3ndi hasasiya men… عندي حساسية من… | I have an allergy to… |
| 10 | Fin kayna pharmacie 9riba? فين كاينة فارماسي قريبة؟ | Where is a nearby pharmacy? |
| 11 | Bghit tbib kayhder anglais بغيت طبيب كيهدر أنجلي | I need a doctor who speaks English |
| 12 | Bghit dwa dyal… بغيت دوا ديال… | I need medicine for… |
| 13 | 3ndi l’assurance عندي لاسورانس | I have insurance |
Part 3: Police, Theft & Scam
| 🚔 Part 3: Police, Theft & Scam | ||
|---|---|---|
| No | Darija / العربية | English |
| 14 | Tsrqt! تسرقت! | I got robbed! |
| 15 | Cheffar liya telephone / flous شفار ليا التيليفون / الفلوس | Someone stole my phone / money |
| 16 | Hadak nsab 3liya هاداك نصاب عليا | This guy scammed me |
| 17 | Bghit nmchi l commissariat بغيت نمشي للكوميسارية | I want to go to the police station |
| 18 | Khllini b salam خليني بسلام | Leave me alone |
| 19 | Ma bghitch, shukran ما بغيتش، شكرا | I don’t want it, thanks |
| 20 | 3afak matqisnich عافاك ما تقيسنيش | Please don’t touch me |
Part 4: When You Are Lost
| 🗺️ Part 4: When You Are Lost | ||
|---|---|---|
| No | Darija / العربية | English |
| 21 | Fin kayna…? فين كاينة…؟ | Where is…? (Jamaa lfna / gare / taxi) |
| 22 | Wach b3id? واش بعيد؟ | Is it far? |
| 23 | 9der twrini f Google Maps? تقدر توريني ف جوجل مابس؟ | Can you show me on Google Maps? |
| 24 | Sift liya localisation f WhatsApp? صيفط ليا لوكاليزاسيون ف واتساب؟ | Send me location on WhatsApp? |
| 25 | Fin kayn taxi? فين كاين طاكسي؟ | Where is a taxi? |
| 26 | Bghit nemshi l l’hotel dyali بغيت نمشي للهوتيل ديالي | I want to go to my hotel |
| 27 | Tlefn liya, telephone dyali tfa تلفن ليا، التيليفون ديالي طفا | Call for me, my phone is dead |
| 28 | Shukran bzzaf, lah ijazik bikhir شكرا بزاف، الله يجازيك بخير | Thank you so much |
| 29 | Ana men… (America / Italia) أنا من… | I am from… |
| 30 | Ma kanhdarch 3arabia mzyan ما كنهضرش عربية مزيان | I don’t speak Arabic well |
Lah ihafdek! (الله يحفظك)
– Fatima
