How to say "goodbye" in Moroccan Darija
بْسْلَامَة
bslama
- Without tashkeel
- بسلامة
- Franco / chat alphabet
- bslama
- Literally
- with safety
When to use it
This is the most common and universal way to say goodbye in Moroccan Darija. It is used in both formal and informal situations, regardless of the gender or number of people being addressed. You will hear it everywhere from shops and taxis to family gatherings.
Other ways to say it
casual (to a man)
تْهَلَّا
thlla
take care
Used informally among friends when parting ways.
casual (to a woman)
تْهَلَّايْ
thllay
take care
The feminine form of telling someone to take care of themselves.
casual (to a group)
تْهَلَّاوْ
thllaw
take care
Used when saying goodbye to a group of friends or family members.
respectful / parting
الله يْعَاوْن
llah y3awn
may God help (you)
Often said to shopkeepers, workers, or anyone doing a task as you leave.
How people reply
بْسْلَامَة
bslama
goodbye
الله يْسَلْمْك
llah yslmk
may God keep you safe
الله يْعَاوْن
llah y3awn
may God help
In a sentence
بْسْلَامَة، نْتْشَاوْفُو غَدَّا.
bslama, ntshawfo ghdda.
Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
بْسْلَامَة، تْهَلَّا فْ رَاسْك.
bslama, thlla f rask.
Goodbye, take care of yourself.
خَصْنِي نْمْشِي دَابَا، بْسْلَامَة.
khssni nmshi daba, bslama.
I have to go now, goodbye.