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Marrakech Magic
By: Gems Ouziad
Step a thousand years back in time into one of Shaharazard’s tales, weave through the snake charmers and never-ending marketplaces full of vibrant colors and the smells of exotic spices and orange trees. Listen to the deep enchanting notes of the Gnawa musicians and the methodic calls from the vendors as they vie for your attention. Sit on a terrace sipping mint tea and watching acrobats and dancers awe the crowds below. Such is the magic of the Medina in Marrakech.
Lesson 6: Common Phrases in Darija (Moroccan Arabic)
Moroccan God "Allah" Phrases:
Thanks To God - l-Hamdullah / l-Hamdullilah (similar to hallelujah)
God Willing - Inchallah (One of the most used expression in Moroccan Arabic)
In the name of God - bismillah (said before beginning an activity, such as eatting, drinking, traveling, etc)
The Blessing of God Upon You - tbarka allah åalik (said when complimenting someone on an accomplishment.)
Answer with "alla ybarek fik" meaning "May God Bless You, Too.
Other Common Moroccan Arabic (Darija) Phrases:
To your health - bSSHHa / BassaHa ourahaa (said after eatting, drinking, showering, or anything that would improve your physical or mental or emotional health.)
Answer with "laiahtik saHa" meaning, "to yours as well"
Thank you - chukran
Your Welcome - bla jmil
It is Nothing - la chukran alowa jeeb
Excuse me (to a man) - smH li
Excuse me (to a woman) - smHi li
Please - åafak
That's Good / Enough - ça fai
(based on French ça suffit)
Good - myzian, bikhir
Nothing - walu
Everything - kulchi
No problem - makaynch muchkil
Beginning Darija
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Moroccan Greetings
Moroccan Arabic, also known as Darija, is not a written language. It is a dialect of Modern Arabic which also has influences from French, Spanish, Berber, and other African languages. Moroccan Arabic (Darija) is only written as communication between friends and is often written using either Arabic or English characters. Since there is no formal writing, spelling varies and is almost always phonetic. Formal Documents, signs, newspapers, magazines, books, advertisement, menus, etc. are all in Classic Arabic. Though Moroccan Arabic (darija) tends to use less vowels in their writing than typical Classic Arabic.