How to say "thank you" in Moroccan Darija
شُكْراً
shukran
- Without tashkeel
- شكرا
- Franco / chat alphabet
- chokran
- Literally
- thanks
When to use it
This is the universal, everyday word for thank you in Morocco, used with anyone regardless of age or status. While shukran is standard, Moroccans often prefer religious phrases like bark llah fik for genuine favors to show warmer appreciation.
Other ways to say it
very much
شُكْراً بَزّاف
shukran bzaf
Thank you very much
Add bzaf to express stronger gratitude.
polite/warm
بارَك الله فيك
bark llah fik
May God bless you
A very common and warmer alternative to a simple thank you.
deep gratitude
الله يَرْحَم الوالِدين
llah yr7m lwaldin
May God have mercy on your parents
Use this when someone does you a significant favor.
casual to a man
شُكْراً خويا
shukran khouya
Thanks brother
Used casually with male peers, shopkeepers, or taxi drivers.
How people reply
العَفْو
l3afw
You are welcome.
هانْيَة
hanya
No problem / It is nothing.
بِلا جْمِيل
bla jmil
Don't mention it.
In a sentence
شُكْراً حيت عاوَنْتيني.
shukran 7it 3awntini.
Thank you for helping me.
شُكْراً بَزّاف، الماكْلَة كانَت بْنينَة.
shukran bzaf, lmakla kant bnina.
Thank you very much, the food was delicious.
شُكْراً، خَلّي الصَّرْف عَنْدَك.
shukran, khlli sserf 3ndk.
Thank you, keep the change.