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As a Moroccan Arabic teacher for over 20 years, I am excited to teach you common phrases and vocabulary related to ordering beverages in Moroccan Arabic. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Moroccan Arabic Course" and is aimed at students who are complete beginners in this language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently order a drink in Moroccan Arabic.

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Geography & Count to 10.

Vocabulary

In this section, you will learn the Moroccan Arabic words for common beverages and phrases related to ordering drinks. It's important to note that in Morocco, tea is a quintessential part of the culture and you can find it almost anywhere, so we will start with the words and phrases related to tea.

Tea Terms

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English
الشاي (aš-šāy)	/aʃ-ʃaj/	tea
النعناع (an-na’nā’)	/an-naʔnaːʕ/	mint
السكر (as-sukkar)	/as-sukkar/	sugar
شاي بالنعناع (šāy bil-naʿnāʿ)	/ʃaj bil-naʕnaːʕ/	tea with mint
شاي بالحليب (šāy bil-ḥalīb)	/ʃaj bil-ħaliːb/	tea with milk
شاي (šāy)	/ʃaj/	black tea

Coffee

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English
قهوة (qahwa)	/qa.hwa/	coffee
قهوة بالحليب (qahwa bil-ḥalīb)	/qa.hwa bil.ħa.liːb/	coffee with milk
قهوة سادة (qahwa sada)	/qa.hwa saː.da/	black coffee
سكر (sukkar)	/sukkar/	sugar

Soft Drinks

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English
كولا (kula)	/ku.la/	cola
ليمونا (līmūna)	/liː.muː.na/	lemonade
آيس (āys)	/ʔajs/	ice

Phrases Related to Ordering Drinks

Here are some useful phrases that you can use when ordering drinks:

• ممكن شاي بالنعناع، من فضلك؟ (mmkn šāy bil-naʿnāʿ, mn faḍlak?) - Can I have tea with mint, please?
• شاي بالحليب، من فضلك (šāy bil-ḥalīb, mn faḍlak) - Tea with milk, please.
• ممكن قهوة سادة، من فضلك؟ (mmkn qahwa sada, mn faḍlak?) - Can I have black coffee, please?
• قهوة، بدون سكر، من فضلك (qahwa, bdūn sukkar, mn faḍlak) - Coffee, without sugar, please.
• ممكن كولا، من فضلك؟ (mmkn kula, mn faḍlak?) - Can I have cola, please?
• ليمونا من فضلك (līmūna mn faḍlak) - Lemonade, please.

Culture Tips

In Moroccan culture, tea is a symbol of hospitality and is offered to guests upon their arrival. It's also an essential part of the social fabric and is often served with sweets or pastries. Pouring tea is a form of art and the height and accuracy of the pour are often seen as a measure of the pourer's skill. It's also customary to take three sips of tea when offered, as a sign of appreciation for the gesture.

In Morocco, coffee is often served after a meal, as a way to help with digestion. On the other hand, soft drinks are not as popular in Morocco as tea or coffee, but they are becoming more common in modern cafes and restaurants.

Practice

Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Head to a Moroccan cafe or restaurant and try to order your favorite beverage in Moroccan Arabic using the phrases and vocabulary you learned in this lesson. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, as practicing is the best way to improve your language skills.

Sources

• Moroccan Cuisine
• Moroccan Tea Culture

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

Other Lessons

• Drinks
• Quantity in Moroccan Arabic
• Parts of the Body
• Nationalities, Cities, and Marital Status
• Health
• Geography
• Family
• Beverages
• Ordering Food in a Restaurant
• Food in Moroccan Arabic

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