How to say "good morning" in Moroccan Darija
صْبَاح لْخِير
sba7 lkhir
- Without tashkeel
- صباح الخير
- Franco / chat alphabet
- sba7 lkhir
- Literally
- morning the-goodness
When to use it
This is the standard morning greeting used every day by all Moroccans. It is appropriate in both formal and casual settings, typically used from dawn until around noon. The phrase does not change based on the gender or number of people being addressed.
Other ways to say it
standard reply
صباح النور
sba7 nnour
morning of light
This is the most common reply when someone says sba7 lkhir to you.
affectionate
صباح الورد
sba7 lward
morning of roses
Used with close friends, family, or romantic partners to sound warmer.
wishing a good day
صباح مبروك
sba7 mabrouk
blessed morning
Used to wish someone a blessed or successful morning, often said when parting ways early in the day.
How people reply
صباح النور
sba7 nnour
Morning of light
صباح الخير
sba7 lkhir
Good morning
In a sentence
صباح الخير، كي داير؟
sba7 lkhir, ki dayer?
Good morning, how are you doing? (to a man)
صباح الخير، نعستو مزيان؟
sba7 lkhir, ne3stou mezian?
Good morning, did you all sleep well?
صباح الخير، بغيت قهوة كحلة عفاك.
sba7 lkhir, bghit qahwa k7la 3afak.
Good morning, I would like a black coffee please.