25 Essential Darija Phrases for Shopping & Bargaining in the Moroccan Souk – My Family’s Guide

By Fatima, Moroccan woman living in Milan | Updated: October 1, 2026 | I learned bargaining from my mother in the souk of Fez

If you go to the souk of Marrakech and accept the first price, my mother would say you are not Moroccan! In Morocco, bargaining is not fighting, it’s talking, smiling, and drinking tea together.

I remember my mother holding my hand in the Fez medina when I was 8 years old. She taught me: never say you want it too much, always say “Ghali bzaf!” first, then smile. Today I will give you her exact 25 phrases that save me 50% every time.

Part 1: The Basics – Greetings in the Souk

In the souk, we never start with price. We start with Salam. If you don’t say Salam, they won’t give you good price.

Part 1: The Basics – Greetings 🤝
No	Darija / العربية	English
1	Salam alaykum سلام عليكم	Hello (peace be upon you)
2	Labas 3lik? لاباس عليك؟	How are you?
3	Bikhir, lhamdullah بيخير، الحمد لله	I’m fine, thank God

Part 2: Asking for the Price (The Most Important!)

This is where most tourists make mistake. They ask “How much?” too fast. First look, touch, then ask slowly.

Part 2: Asking for the Price 💰
No	Darija / العربية	English
4	Bshhal hada? بشحال هادا؟	How much is this?
5	Bshhal hadik? بشحال هاديك؟	How much is that one?
6	Ghali bzaf! غالي بزاف!	It’s too expensive!
7	Ma 3andeksh rkhass? ما عندكش رخص؟	Don’t you have a cheaper one?

Fatima’s Story: My mother always says “Ghali bzaf!” even if the price is good! She says it with a smile. The seller will laugh and say “For you, special price!”

Part 3: The Art of Bargaining – Get 50% Off!

Now the real game starts. This is my favorite part. Bargaining in Morocco is like a dance.

Part 3: The Art of Bargaining – Get 50% Off! ✨
No	Darija / العربية	English
8	Dir liya taman mzyan دير ليا ثمن مزيان	Make me a good price
9	Wakha tnqass liya shwiya? واخا تنقص ليا شوية؟	Can you lower it a little?
10	Hada akhir taman? هادا آخر ثمن؟	Is this your last price?
11	La, bzaf 3liya لا، بزاف عليا	No, it’s too much for me
12	Ana ghir kan-shuf أنا غير كنشوف	I’m just looking
13	Safi, ghadi nemshi صافي، غادي نمشي	Okay, I will go (magic phrase!)
14	Shhal akhir taman dyalk? شحال آخر ثمن ديالك؟	What is your final price?

Secret Tip: When you say “Safi, ghadi nemshi” and you start walking slowly, 90% of sellers will call you back! My mother does this every time in Fez. Works always!

Part 4: Closing the Deal Like a Local

If you like it and price is good, now you finish like a Moroccan.

Part 4: Closing the Deal Like a Local 🎁
No	Darija / العربية	English
15	Had taman huwa li 3andi هاد الثمن هو لي عندي	This is all I have
16	Wash kayn loun akhor? واش كاين لون آخر؟	Do you have another color?
17	Wash kayn taille kbira / sghira? واش كاين طاي كبيرة / صغيرة؟	Bigger / smaller size?
18	Bghit hadi بغيت هادي	I want this one
19	Safi, tfahemna صافي، تفاهمنا	Okay, we have a deal
20	Dir liya hadi cadeau? دير ليا هادي كادو؟	Give me this a free gift?
21	Nqder nkhelles b la carte? نقدر نخلص بلا كارت؟	Can I pay by card?
22	Lah irhem l-walidin, dir m3aya mzyan الله يرحم الوالدين، دير معايا مزيان	Please, be good to me (very Moroccan!)
23	Shukran bzzaf, lah ijazik bikhir شكرا بزاف، الله يجازيك بخير	Thank you so much
24	Ghadi nerje3 3ndek mara jaya غادي نرجع عندك مرة جاية	I will come back next time
25	Bssaha! بصحا!	The seller says: Enjoy it!

Fatima’s Final Tip: Never accept the first price! Smile, say Ghali bzaf and say Safi ghadi nemshi slowly. They will call you back with 40% off! And always say Lah irhem l-walidin – sellers love it, it’s very respectful and they will give you best price.

My Mother’s Last Lesson

Bargaining is not about money. It’s about respect. When you speak Darija in the souk, you are not a tourist anymore, you are a guest. And Moroccans love guests.

So try these phrases in Marrakech or Fez, and tell me how much you saved! Send me a photo at fatima@mydarijaguide.com

Bsaha w raha w shopping mzyan!
– Fatima from Milan

FAQ

Q: Is bargaining rude in Morocco?
A: No! It’s expected in souks. If you don’t bargain, they think you don’t like it.

Q: How much should I bargain?
A: Start with 50% of the first price. Final price is usually 30-40% off.

Q: What does “Lah irhem l-walidin” mean?
A: God bless your parents – very respectful way to ask for good price.

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