The home is the center of life in Morocco. It’s where families gather, where meals are prepared, and where hospitality is offered to guests. If you’re learning Moroccan Arabic (Darija), mastering Moroccan Darija home vocabulary will give you the ability to describe your surroundings, talk about daily routines, and engage in natural conversations with locals.
This guide focuses on Moroccan Darija home vocabulary, including:
- Words for rooms in the house
- Common household furniture and objects
- Everyday sentences you can use at home
- A short dialogue to practice speaking
By the end, you’ll know how to describe your own home in Darija and understand others when they talk about theirs.
Rooms of the House in Moroccan Darija
Every house in Morocco has its own style, but most homes share a few basic rooms. Below is a list of essential vocabulary for rooms in Moroccan Arabic:
| English | Darija (Latin) | Darija (Arabic) |
| House | dar | دار |
| Room | bit | بيت |
| Living room | ṣṣalon | صالون |
| Bedroom | bit n3ass | بيت النعاس |
| Kitchen | kuzina | كوزينة |
| Bathroom | 7ammam | حمام |
| Toilet | twalit | طواليط |
| Balcony | balkon | بلكون |
| Terrace | sṭa7 | سطح |
| Stairs | drouj | دروج |
| Doorstep | 3atba | عتبة |
| Roof | s9af | سقف |
| Wall | 7eeṭ | حيط |
👉 Tip: In Moroccan Darija, people often use ṣṣalon to mean the sitting room where guests are welcomed. It’s the heart of Moroccan hospitality.
Furniture and Household Objects
No home is complete without furniture. Here are the most common household words you’ll hear in Moroccan Darija:
| English | Darija (Latin) | Darija (Arabic) |
| Chair | kursi | كرسي |
| Table | tabla | طابلة |
| Sofa | sejour | سيجور |
| Bed | Namussia | ناموسية |
| Closet | mario | ماريو |
| Mirror | mraya | مراية |
| Carpet | zarbiya | زربية |
| Door | baab | باب |
| Window | sharjm | شرجم |
| Light | ḍḍaw | ضو |
| Key | sarout | ساروت |
| Television | talfaza | تلفزا |
| Fridge | thallaja | ثلاجة |
| Stove | forno | فورنو |
| Washing machine | makina dyal sabon | ماكينة ديال الصابون |
| Curtain | Khamya | خاميا |
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Example Sentences with Moroccan Darija Home Vocabulary
To help you use these words in real life, here are some practical example sentences:
- هادي داري.
Hadi dari. → This is my house. - الصالون كبير وزوين.
Ṣṣalon kbir w zwīn. → The living room is big and nice. - الكوزينة فيها بزاف د الماعن
Lkuzina fiha bzzaf d lma3en. → The kitchen has many utensils. - ناموسية مريحة بزاف.
namussia mori7a bzzaf. → The bed is very comfortable. - الشرجم محلول و الضو داخل.
sharjm maḥlul w ḍḍaw dakhel. → The window is open and the light is coming in. - فين السوارت؟ خاصني نحل الباب.
Fin swaret? Khassni n7al l-bab. → Where are the keys? I need to open the door.
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Daily Life Expressions Inside the House
Here are common expressions you might hear in Moroccan homes:
- دخل للدار → dkhul l-dar → Come inside the house.
- جلس ف الكرسي → jlas f l-kursi → Sit on the chair.
- تبعني لكوزينة → Tba3ni l-kuzina → Follow me to the kitchen.
- طفي الضو → ṭfi ḍḍaw → Turn off the light.
- سد الباب → sadd l-bab → Close the door.
- نوض من الناموسية → nuḍ mn namussia → Get up from the bed.
Mini-Dialogue: Visiting Someone’s Home
A: تفضل، هادي داري.
Tfaḍḍal, hadi dari. → Welcome, this is my home.
B: واو! الدار زوينة بزاف.
Waaw! Dar zwina bzzaf. → Wow! The house is very beautiful.
A: شكرا، جلس ف الصالون.
Shukran, jlas f ṣṣalon. → Thank you, sit in the living room.
B: الله يبارك، فين الكوزينة؟
Allah ybarek, fin lkuzina? → God bless, where is the kitchen?
Home Vocabulary Test 😀
Why Learn Moroccan Darija Home Vocabulary?
Learning home-related words in Moroccan Darija is not just about vocabulary , it’s about being able to connect with people in their daily environment.
- You’ll be able to describe your home to others.
- You can ask about someone else’s house politely.
- When invited to a Moroccan home, you’ll understand basic household terms.
- It helps you practice conversations about daily routines like cooking, cleaning, and relaxing.
In Moroccan culture, the home is a sacred and welcoming place. By learning these words, you’re not only learning a language but also showing respect for Moroccan traditions.
FAQs: Moroccan Darija Home Vocabulary
How do you say “home” in Moroccan Darija?
The most common word is dar (دار).
2. What is the difference between dar and bit?
Dar means house, while bit means a room.
3. How do you say “living room” in Moroccan Arabic?
It’s ṣṣalon (صالون), which usually refers to the guest sitting area.
4. Is the Moroccan Darija word for “kitchen” the same as in Standard Arabic?
No, in Darija it’s kuzina (كوزينة), which is different from maṭbakh used in Modern Standard Arabic.
5. Where can I learn more Moroccan Darija vocabulary?
Check out our guides on Moroccan Darija Numbers 0 to 20 Made Easy and 7 Essential Moroccan Darija Question Phrases Every Beginner Will Love.
Conclusion
By now, you’ve learned the essential Moroccan Darija home vocabulary for rooms, furniture, and common household items. With the example sentences and mini-dialogues, you’re ready to talk about your own house and understand others when they speak about theirs.
👉 Keep practicing by labeling objects in your home with their Darija names — this simple trick makes vocabulary stick.
Stay tuned for the second part of this series, where we’ll explore Moroccan Darija Garden Vocabulary, another practical set of words for everyday life.
