What Language Do They Speak in Morocco?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Morocco has 2 official languages: Arabic, Berber. Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Morocco at a glance
| Official languages | Arabic, Berber |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 2 |
| Countries on this site where Arabic is official | 25 |
| People (demonym) | Moroccan |
| Capital | Rabat |
| Internet domain | .ma |
Other countries where Arabic is official
Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries covered here:
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Languages of neighbouring countries
Morocco in context
- Morocco covers 446,550 kmยฒ, making it the 57th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 82 people per kmยฒ ranks 103rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria, Spain.
- With 36,828,330 people, Morocco holds about 14.0% of the population of Northern Africa.
- With 2 official languages, Morocco has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Morocco is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Morocco
Everyday Arabic phrases you will hear and use in Morocco:
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Hello | ู ุฑุญุจุง (marhaba) |
| Thank you | ุดูุฑุง (shukran) |
| Please | ู ู ูุถูู (min fadlak) |
| Goodbye | ู ุน ุงูุณูุงู ุฉ (ma'a as-salama) |
| Yes | ูุนู (na'am) |
| No | ูุง (la) |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Morocco โ FAQ
What language do they speak in Morocco?
The official languages of Morocco are Arabic and Berber.
How many official languages does Morocco have?
Morocco has 2 official languages: Arabic, Berber.
Is Arabic spoken anywhere else?
Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries.
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