MOROCCAN DARIJA PHRASE
Hello in Moroccan Arabic
السلام عليكم
Salam alaykum
How to say it
Say sa-laam a-lay-kum. Keep the “aa” sounds long and gentle.
Meaning
Peace be upon you.
When to use it
A warm, respectful greeting when meeting someone.
Example conversation
A: Salam alaykum
B: Wa alaykum salam
In Moroccan you say “Salaam” to say hello. This greeting is often used in abbreviated form, but the full expression is actually: “Essalamu Alaikum”. This is how it is written in the Arabic alphabet: “سلام عليكم”