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First call: who are you?
We talk about your goals, your life, and how you actually learn. Before any lesson starts.
A guide to Moroccan Darija
Speak it like you actually live here.
For travelers heading to Morocco, partners of Moroccans navigating dinner-table conversation, and the diaspora finally learning to speak with family. The way locals actually do, not the way textbooks teach.
دارجةDarija · Spoken Morocco
Native speaker
Teaching online for 18 months
Students from 12+ countries
5★ rated on Preply
Made in Morocco
Native speaker
Teaching online for 18 months
Students from 12+ countries
5★ rated on Preply
Made in Morocco
Native speaker
Teaching online for 18 months
Students from 12+ countries
5★ rated on Preply
Made in Morocco
The method
I don't teach phrases. I teach you.
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A curriculum, made for you.
Built around what excites you. Family, travel, cooking, football, that's where we start.
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Lessons that fit your life.
Online, paced to you, no 12-week marathon. We adjust as you grow.
The phrasebook
A note from Salma
I'm Salma. Native speaker, real teacher, here when you're ready.
I've been teaching Darija online for the past 18 months, with students from 12+ countries. Most start as complete beginners. Many have a Moroccan partner, a Moroccan parent, or a trip planned. A few just love the language.
What I've learned: the people who actually keep going are the ones who are excited. Not the ones with the strictest schedule. So that's what I build my lessons around. Your life, your goals, your reasons, then a curriculum that fits.
If that sounds like the right way for you to learn, the free 15-minute intro is the place to start.
Salma.
Three ways to start
Pick what fits where you are.
Phrasebook
Moroccan Arabic
for Tourists.
$15one-time
150+ phrases for arriving, eating, shopping, and getting around, plus a visual dictionary. In Latin script and Arabic.
- 150+ travel phrases
- Visual dictionary
- Latin transliteration + Arabic script
Single lesson
One 1:1 lesson
with Salma.
$38single lesson
An online lesson built around what you actually need. Travel, family, conversation, work — you pick.
- 60-minute Google Meet
- Latin transliteration, no Arabic alphabet required
- Free 15-min intro before you commit
Pack of 4
Four 1:1 lessons,
paced to you.
$139save $13
Four online lessons with a custom curriculum we shape together on the first call. Best value to actually start speaking.
- Four 60-minute lessons
- Custom curriculum from call one
- Saturday or Sunday, paced to you
Take a piece with you · Free
10 phrases to survive your first day in Morocco.
The ones you'll actually use. Sent straight to your inbox.
Stories from students
What they say after a few lessons.
Salma is a wonderful Darija teacher. She adapts perfectly to your individual needs, explains everything patiently and clearly, and keeps the lessons very structured. You can really feel the effort and passion she puts into her teaching.
I recommend 100%. She speaks French, English, and she takes care to adapt her lessons according to your level. Don't hesitate.
Questions
Things people ask before booking.
01.Is Darija the same as Arabic?+
No. Darija is the spoken Moroccan dialect. You can read Modern Standard Arabic and still not understand Darija. Most students start from zero, that's fine.
02.Do I need to learn the Arabic alphabet?+
Not unless you want to. The phrasebook and lessons use Latin transliteration so you can read everything from day one. Arabic script is included in the phrasebook for reference.
03.What if I'm a complete beginner?+
Most of my students are. We start with whatever's exciting to you. Family, travel, food, music. Build from there.
04.How long does it take to actually speak?+
Depends on your goal. Most students hold a basic conversation after 6 to 10 lessons. Survival phrases for a trip can be ready in 2 to 3.
05.What if the intro call isn't a fit?+
No pressure to book lessons after. The 15 minutes is genuinely free. You'll leave with at least three phrases worth using.
Ready when you are
Let's see if we're a fit.
A free 15-minute intro call to talk about your goals.
Book a free intro