FOOD PHRASEBOOK

Darija Phrases for Restaurants and Cafés

Restaurant Darija is highly reusable: begin with bghit (I want), add the item, then use bla (without) for a simple change.

Reviewed learning guide

7 min read

Latin + Arabic script

Updated Jul 12, 2026

Ordering and paying

Darija LatinArabic scriptMeaningUsage note
3afak, lmenuعافاك، المينيوThe menu, please
Shnu 3ndkom?شنو عندكم؟What do you have?
Bghit tajinبغيت طاجينI would like a tagine
Bla l7emبلا لحمWithout meat
Bla sokkarبلا سكرWithout sugar
Ma 7arrsh 3afakما حارش عافاكNot spicy, please
Lma 3afakالما عافاكWater, please
Bnin bzzafبنين بزافVery delicious
L7sab 3afakالحساب عافاكThe bill, please
Wach nqdr nkhlls b la carte?واش نقدر نخلص بالكارت؟Can I pay by card?

Useful food patterns

  • Bghit + item means “I would like + item.”
  • Bla + ingredient means “without + ingredient.”
  • Use 3afak to make requests polite.
  • If you have an allergy, explain it clearly rather than relying only on a memorized phrase.

Continue with related Darija guides

Use the next guides to connect this topic with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and real conversation.

Sources and editorial note

This guide was prepared from established Moroccan Arabic learning references and checked for practical beginner use. Darija is a living spoken language, so spelling, vocabulary, and pronunciation can vary by region and speaker.

Build real Moroccan conversations

Continue with structured lessons, native audio, dialogues, flashcards, and practice in Darija Lingo.

Get Darija Lingo