A guide to Moroccan Darija

Speak it like you actually live here.

For travelers heading to Morocco, partners of Moroccans navigating dinner-table conversation, and the diaspora finally learning to speak with family. The way locals actually do, not the way textbooks teach.

دارجةDarija · Spoken Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
Darija teacher
Native speaker
Made in Morocco
The method

I don't teach phrases. I teach you.

I.

First call: who are you?

We talk about your goals, your life, and how you actually learn. Before any lesson starts.

II.

A curriculum, made for you.

Built around what excites you. Family, travel, cooking, football, that's where we start.

III.

Lessons that fit your life.

Online, paced to you, no 12-week marathon. We adjust as you grow.

Moroccan Arabic for Tourists, the phrasebook by Salma

The phrasebook

A note from Salma

I'm Salma, and I teach Darija online.

Most of my students start from zero, and most are learning because of someone in their life: a partner, a parent, a friend.

We start with a short call about what you want to be able to say, and I build the lessons from there. It's all in Latin letters, so you don't need to read Arabic.

The first 15 minutes are free.

Salma.

darijaguide@gmail.com

Four ways to start

Pick what fits where you are.

Phrasebook

Moroccan Arabic
for Tourists.

$15one-time

150+ phrases for arriving, eating, shopping, and getting around, plus a visual dictionary. In Latin script and Arabic.

  • 150+ travel phrases
  • Visual dictionary
  • Latin transliteration + Arabic script
Get the phrasebook

Self-paced course

The beginner course,
start from zero.

$89one-time

A course you work through on your own time, built for people starting from nothing. The foundations you need before you can hold a real conversation.

  • Built for complete beginners
  • Learn at your own pace, yours to keep
  • Latin transliteration, no Arabic alphabet required
Get the course

Single lesson

One 1:1 lesson
with Salma.

$79single lesson

An online lesson built around what you actually need. Travel, family, conversation, work. You pick.

  • 60-minute Google Meet
  • Latin transliteration, no Arabic alphabet required
  • Free 15-min intro before you commit
Book a free intro
Most popular

Pack of 4

Four 1:1 lessons,
paced to you.

$290save $26

Four online lessons with a custom curriculum we shape together on the first call. Best value to actually start speaking.

  • Four 60-minute lessons
  • Custom curriculum from call one
  • Free 15-min trial lesson to start
Book a free intro
Take a piece with you · Free

10 phrases to survive your first day in Morocco.

The ones you'll actually use. Sent straight to your inbox.

Stories from students

What they say after a few lessons.

Salma is a wonderful Darija teacher. She adapts perfectly to your individual needs, explains everything patiently and clearly, and keeps the lessons very structured. You can really feel the effort and passion she puts into her teaching.
Joela·Nov 2025
I recommend 100%. She speaks French, English, and she takes care to adapt her lessons according to your level. Don't hesitate.
Imane·Jan 2026
Questions

Things people ask before booking.

01.Is Darija the same as Arabic?+

No. Darija is the spoken Moroccan dialect. You can read Modern Standard Arabic and still not understand Darija. Most students start from zero, that's fine.

02.Do I need to learn the Arabic alphabet?+

Not unless you want to. The phrasebook and lessons use Latin transliteration so you can read everything from day one. Arabic script is included in the phrasebook for reference.

03.What if I'm a complete beginner?+

Most of my students are. We start with whatever's exciting to you. Family, travel, food, music. Build from there.

04.How long does it take to actually speak?+

Depends on your goal. Most students hold a basic conversation after 6 to 10 lessons. Survival phrases for a trip can be ready in 2 to 3.

05.What if the intro call isn't a fit?+

No pressure to book lessons after. The 15 minutes is genuinely free. You'll leave with at least three phrases worth using.

Ready when you are

Let's see if we're a fit.

A free 15-minute intro call to talk about your goals.

Book a free intro