Free mini-lesson

Taking a Taxi in Moroccan Arabic

Learn 5 essential phrases to give your destination, ask the price and speak more easily with a taxi driver in Morocco.

5 phrases3 exercisesabout 3 minutesMoroccan Arabic audio
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In this lesson

Phrase 1

Salam 3likom

Hello

Phrase 2

Bghit nmshi l…

I’d like to go to…

Phrase 3

Bshhal ?

How much?

Phrase 4

Wqef hna 3afak

Stop here, please

Phrase 5

Chokran, hak lflous

Thank you, here’s the money

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Phrase 1 of 5

Greet the driver

Salam 3likom

السلام عليكم

Hello

Quick guide

How do you take a taxi in Moroccan Arabic?

A few simple Moroccan Arabic taxi phrases can help you greet the driver, give your destination, ask the price and request a stop. This mini-lesson links each phrase to a clear intention with a pronunciation audio example.

The 5 phrases in this lesson

  • Salam 3likom

    السلام عليكم

    Hello

  • Bghit nmshi l…

    بغيت نمشي ل…

    I’d like to go to…

  • Bshhal ?

    بشحال؟

    How much?

  • Wqef hna 3afak

    وقف هنا عفاك

    Stop here, please

  • Chokran, hak lflous

    شكرا، هاك الفلوس

    Thank you, here’s the money

How do you complete “Bghit nmshi l…”?

After “Bghit nmshi l…”, add the name of your destination: a neighbourhood, station, hotel, address or known place. Keep the sentence short and show the address on your phone if needed.

Why is listening to Moroccan Arabic important?

Moroccan Arabic is easier to remember when you hear its rhythm, intonation and pronunciation. Listening to the audio example several times helps you recognise the phrase in a real taxi situation.

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