EVERYDAY VOCABULARY

Days, Dates, and Time in Moroccan Darija

Time expressions appear in transport, work, invitations, and appointments. Confirm both the day and the hour, especially when plans are made quickly.

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Updated Jul 13, 2026

Useful time words

Darija LatinArabic scriptMeaningUsage note
lyumاليومtoday
ghddaغداtomorrow
lbare7البارحyesterday
dabaداباnow
mn be3dمن بعدlater / afterward
sh7al f sa3a?شحال فالساعة؟What time is it?
f sa3a jujفالساعة جوجat two o’clock

Days of the week

Darija LatinArabic scriptMeaningUsage note
tninالتنينMonday
tlatالثلاثTuesday
larb3الأربعWednesday
lkhmisالخميسThursday
jem3aالجمعةFriday
sbtالسبتSaturday
l7edالأحدSunday

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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.

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