A few words in French will be very useful to know while in Marrakech. French is the most western spoken language around the country. During the Agadir Crisis in 1911, Britain supported France and Morocco became a French protectorate.

Morocco was during several years upon French rule, which means, Morocco was France, being just another region of a vast empire. France started to show a strong interest in Morocco as early as 1830. The Treaty of Fez signed on March 30, 1912, made Morocco a important protectorate of France in north Africa.

Morocco recovered its political independence on March 2nd, 1956 and on April 7th France officially relinquished its protectorate. 1956 was a very important year for all Moroccans.

Basic French vocabulary

Good Morning - Bonjour
Good Evening - Bonsoir
Good Night - Bonne nuit
Hello - Allo
Thank You - Merci
Bye - Adieu
I want this please - Je veux ça s’il vous plait
How much does it cost - Combien ça coûte
Where is the main square please - Où est la place principale s’il vous plait
Can you please help me? - Pouvez-vous m’aider s’il vous plait?
I must to go to my hotel - Je dois aller à mon hôtel
I don’t want to be here, please let me go - Je ne veux pas être ici, laisse moi partir s’il vous plait

Other related pages:

• Health and Travel Concerns in Morocco
• Embassies and Consulates in Morocco
• Travel to Morocco, General Information
• Morocco Tennis Tournament: Grand Prix Hassan II
• Menara International Airport
• Marrakesh General Information
• Photos of Djemaa el-Fna Marrakech main square by night