Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Asking-for-Directions

Moroccan Arabic Vocabulary → Greetings and Basic Phrases → Asking for Directions

As a beginner in learning Moroccan Arabic, one of the most essential and practical topics to cover is how to ask for directions. In this lesson, you will learn common phrases and vocabulary related to asking for directions that will help you navigate the streets of Morocco.

Useful Phrases

Below are some useful Moroccan Arabic phrases and vocabulary that you can use when asking for directions:

Asking for Directions

When asking for directions, you can use the following phrases:

• Excuse me, where is the _____?

(SmaHli, feynash _____?)

• I'm looking for _____.

(Bghit _____.)

• How do I get to _____?

(Kifach nL80 _____?)

• Is it far from here?

(Bghiti deja men heneya?)

Giving Directions

When someone asks you for directions, you can use the following phrases to help them:

• Go straight ahead.

(Malah giddamk.)

• Turn left/right.

(Goulli 3la shmal/dyal yamin.)

• It’s on your left/right.

(F lshmal/l9ibli.)

• It’s near/far from here.

(Kaynin bliya/ya3jeb men henaya.)

Vocabulary

Below is a list of some common vocabulary words that can be useful when asking for directions:

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English
المسجد	Al-masjid	The Mosque
السوق	As-suq	The Market
المطعم	Al-mat3am	The Restaurant
الفندق	Al-funduq	The Hotel
المستشفى	Al-mistshaf	The Hospital
المدرسة	Al-madrasa	The School
الشاطئ	Ash-shati’	The Beach
الشارع	Ash-shari’, Ar-rue

Tips

• When asking for directions, it's helpful to know some basic directions such as left, right, and straight ahead.
• It's always polite to start by saying excuse me or hello before asking for directions.
• You can use hand gestures to help communicate if you don't know a specific word.

Practice Exercise

Try to use the phrases and vocabulary you have learned to ask for directions in a Moroccan city.

Sources

• Moroccan Arabic
• Morocco

Table of Contents - Moroccan Arabic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction

• Alphabet and Writing
• Pronunciation

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Greetings and Basic Phrases

• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Asking for Directions
• Numbers and Counting

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Demonstratives
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Drink

• Ordering Food in a Restaurant
• Describing Food
• Beverages and Ordering Drinks

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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House and Home

• Rooms and Furniture
• Household Chores
• Renting an Apartment

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Adjectives

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Traditions and Customs

• Weddings and Celebrations
• Greetings and Etiquette

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Prepositions

• Directional Prepositions
• Temporal Prepositions

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Transportation

• Taking a Taxi
• Public Transportation

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Imperative Mood

• Affirmative Imperative
• Negative Imperative

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Shopping and Bargaining

• Shopping for Clothes
• At the Market
• Bargaining and Haggling

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Historical Sites and Landmarks

• The Medina
• Kasbahs

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Relative Clauses

• Direct and Indirect Object Clauses
• Relative Pronouns

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Health and Emergencies

• At the Hospital
• Emergencies and First Aid

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Passive Voice

• Formation of Passive Constructions
• Uses of the Passive

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Leisure and Entertainment

• Music and Dance
• Sports and Activities

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Holidays and Festivals

• Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha
• Ramadan

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Conditional Mood

• Formation of the Conditional
• Uses of the Conditional

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Regional Dialects

• Darija and Other Dialects
• Language Use and Social Context

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Indirect Speech

• Reported Speech
• Indirect Questions

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Weather and Climate

• Describing the Weather
• Seasons and Climate

Related Lessons

• Parts of the Body
• Seasons and Climate
• Thanking expressions
• Family
• Congratulations
• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Beverages
• Shopping for Clothes
• Useful Sentenses
• Sports and Activities