5 essential Moroccan Arabic greetings
Salam 3likom.
السلام عليكم.
Hello.
Wa 3likom salam.
وعليكم السلام.
Hello to you too.
Sbah lkhir.
صباح الخير.
Good morning.
Msa lkhir.
مسا الخير.
Good evening.
Bslama.
بالسلامة.
Goodbye.
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Greetings in Moroccan Arabic
Greeting someone is often your first interaction in Moroccan Arabic. Learn five common expressions used in Morocco, listen to their pronunciation and practise with quick exercises.
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Phrase 1
Salam 3likom.
Hello.
Phrase 2
Wa 3likom salam.
Hello to you too.
Phrase 3
Sbah lkhir.
Good morning.
Phrase 4
Msa lkhir.
Good evening.
Phrase 5
Bslama.
Goodbye.
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Greet someone
Salam 3likom.
السلام عليكم.
Hello.
Quick guide
5 essential greetings in Moroccan Arabic
Listen to each greeting, notice when it is used, then practise distinguishing a greeting from its reply. These simple expressions help you begin and end an exchange politely in Morocco.
How do you reply to “Salam 3likom”?
Reply with “Wa 3likom salam”. In the morning, you can also say “Sbah lkhir”, and in the evening “Msa lkhir”. Use “Bslama” when leaving.
Why listen to greetings in Moroccan Arabic?
Audio helps you recognise the Moroccan rhythm of these greetings and repeat them with natural intonation.
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