Valentine’s Day is coming…
And for many of us, love has a Moroccan accent 🇲🇦
Maybe you’re married to a Moroccan.
Maybe you’re dating one.
Maybe you fell in love with someone from Morocco… or with Morocco itself.
And maybe you want to say more than just “I love you” — you want to say it the Moroccan way.
In Moroccan Darija, love is warm, poetic, playful, and deeply human.
it's spoken softly, texted late at night, and felt before it’s said.
Here are some of the most beautiful ways Moroccans express love ❤️
🌹 Essential Love Words :
Kanbghik : I love you
Hbibi / Hbiba : My love
Hayati : My life
Ro7i – My soul
Galbi (9albi) : My heart
✨ Compliments & Affection :
Nti zwina / Nta zwin : You’re beautiful / handsome
Kat3ajbini : I like you
Twa7shtek : I miss you
Zin dyali : My beauty
Ghzala dyali : My beautiful one
🔥 Deep & Passionate :
Kanmout 3lik : I’m crazy about you
Qalbi (9albi ) m3ak : My heart is with you
Dima f bali : Always on my mind
Ma n9darsh n3ich bla bik : I can’t live without you
💌 Romantic Messages :
Kanbghik bzaf : I love you so much
Twa7shtek bzaf, nti f 9albi dima : I miss you so much, you’re always in my heart
Ro7i o 9albi m3ak, 7ta ila kont b3id (a) : My soul and heart are with you, even if you’re far away
🔤 How to Read Moroccan Darija (Quick Guide) :
Moroccan Darija is often written using Latin letters + numbers to represent Arabic sounds. Here's a simple guide so you can read everything easily 👌
Numbers used as letters:
- 3 → ع (a deep sound from the throat, like saying “ah” from inside)
- 7 → ح (strong “h” from the throat)
- 9 → ق (deep “k” sound from the back of the throat)
- 2 → ء (a short stop, like a pause in the voice)
Special letter combinations:
- kh → خ (like the “ch” in Bach in German or Spanish)
- gh → غ (a voiced version of “kh”)
- sh → ش (like sh in she)
- ch → تش (used by many Moroccans, like ch in chocolate)
✨ Don’t worry about being perfect.If people understand you, you’re doing it right. Darija is about connection, not perfection ❤️
💡 Cultural Note
In Morocco, love is often private but very deep.Short messages, voice notes, and simple words carry powerful emotions.
💬 Your turn
If you want to declare your love in Moroccan Darija…If you need help correcting a sentence, choosing the right word, or writing a romantic message…
👉 Write in the comments.Explain the situation, and I’ll happily help you craft the most affectionate Darija message for your beloved 🤍
Kanbghikom kamlin… and Happy Valentine’s 💞Bslama 🌹