How to say "please" in Moroccan Darija
عَافَاكْ
3afak
- Without tashkeel
- عافاك
- Franco / chat alphabet
- 3afak
- Literally
- May He give you health
When to use it
"3afak" is the universal, everyday word for "please" in Morocco, used with everyone from close friends to shopkeepers. It is gender-neutral in practice and fits almost any casual or semi-formal situation. For more significant favors or when speaking to elders, Moroccans often switch to blessing-based requests like "llah ikhllik" (may God keep you).
Other ways to say it
To a single person
عَافَاكْ
3afak
please
The standard, everyday form used when addressing either a man or a woman.
To a group
عَافَاكُمْ
3afakom
please (plural)
Used when addressing two or more people.
More polite/respectful
الله يَخَلِّيكْ
llah ikhllik
please / may God keep you
A respectful alternative often used with elders, officials, or strangers to show extra deference.
Strong pleading
الله يَرْحَمْ الْوَالِدِينْ
llah ir7am lwalidin
please / may God have mercy on your parents
Used when asking for a very big favor, asking for directions, or practically begging.
How people reply
وَاخَّا
wakha
okay / sure
هَاكْ
hak
here you go (if handing something over)
مَرْحْبَا
mr7ba
gladly / you're welcome
In a sentence
عَطِينِي كِيلُو دْ مَطِيشَة عَافَاكْ.
3tini kilo d matisha 3afak.
Give me a kilo of tomatoes, please.
عَافَاكْ، فِينْ كَايْنَة لْفَرْمَسْيَان؟
3afak, fin kayna lfrmasyan?
Please, where is the pharmacy?
وَاشْ تْقْدَرْ تْعَاوْنِّي عَافَاكْ؟
wash tqdr t3awnni 3afak?
Can you help me, please?