How to Say No Thank You in Moroccan Darija
لا، شكراً
La, shukran
How to say it
Say it like la, shook-ran.
Meaning
No, thank you
When to use it
Use La, shukran to refuse an offer politely.
Example conversation
A: Bghiti had l-qamis? B: La, shukran.
When travelling in Morocco, learning a few everyday words of Darija can make simple moments feel more natural. Here is how people commonly use La, shukran.
How to say “No, thank you” in Moroccan Darija
لا، شكراً is written in Moroccan Arabic as لا، شكراً. In Latin letters, you may see it written as La, shukran.
Pronunciation: Say it like la, shook-ran.
What does La, shukran mean?
No, thank you. Use La, shukran when you want to refuse an offer politely, especially in a market, shop or when someone is trying to sell you something.
Example in a conversation
A: Bghiti had l-qamis? B: La, shukran. — Do you want this shirt? — No, thank you.
Do not worry about having a perfect accent. A friendly attempt is usually appreciated, especially when you are speaking with local people during your Morocco trip.
Quick summary
Arabic: لا، شكراً
Darija: La, shukran
English: No, thank you