How to Say Please in Moroccan Darija
عفاك
Afak / 3afak
How to say it
Say it like a-fak. The first sound is short and soft.
Meaning
Please
When to use it
Use Afak when asking for something politely in a shop, restaurant, taxi, hotel or while asking for directions.
Example conversation
A: Afak, bghit atay.
B: Wakha, daba. — Please, I would like some Moroccan tea. — Okay, right away.
When you are travelling in Morocco, one small word can make a conversation feel warmer. In Moroccan Darija, the most common way to say “please” is Afak, written as عفاك.
How to say “please” in Moroccan Darija
Afak means “please”. You may also see it written as 3afak in Latin letters. The number 3 represents the Arabic letter ع.
Pronounce it simply as a-fak. Keep the sound short and natural. You can use it when speaking to someone in a shop, restaurant, taxi, hotel or while asking for directions.
How to use Afak in a sentence
Afak, bghit atay.
Please, I would like some Moroccan tea.
Afak, fin kayna l-maḥṭa?
Please, where is the station?
Afak, ʿṭini l-ḥsab.
Please, bring me the bill.
A polite word for everyday conversations
Moroccans often appreciate it when visitors try to use a few words of Darija. Saying Afak before a request is an easy way to sound polite and friendly. You do not need perfect pronunciation; a genuine effort is usually welcomed.