Arabic and Moroccan Darija online across North Africa and the Levant

Which Arabic does Lisanova teach?

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA, Fusha) is the shared formal Arabic of the whole region — the Arabic of schools, books, news and official documents. Moroccan Darija is the everyday spoken Arabic of Morocco. Lisanova teaches these two, plus Quran reading, Tajweed, memorization and meanings.

It does not teach Algerian, Tunisian, Libyan, Egyptian, Sudanese, Levantine (Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian), Iraqi, Yemeni or Gulf dialects, or Tamazight (Berber) languages.

Why learners in the region choose Lisanova

Arabic speakers in the region usually come for Moroccan Darija (Moroccan family, colleagues or media), for MSA grammar and writing support, or for Quran lessons with a private teacher. Foreign residents usually come for MSA.

Sudan and Yemen

Learners in Sudan and Yemen, and Sudanese and Yemeni families abroad, can choose a private Quran teacher for children, stronger formal Arabic (MSA), or Moroccan Darija for Moroccan family and study in Morocco. Both country pages explain recitation styles, unreliable electricity or connections, and how to check a payment method before committing. Khartoum families who have moved can continue lessons wherever they now live.

Learning from inside Morocco

Living in Morocco exposes you to Darija every day, but exposure alone often leaves people stuck at a few phrases because French or English is enough for work. Structured private lessons turn that exposure into real conversation. See the Morocco page and the Moroccan city pages.

Time zones

Algeria and Tunisia are on UTC+1; Libya and Sudan on UTC+2; Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine move between UTC+2 and UTC+3; Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Turkey are on UTC+3. Morocco is on UTC+1 for most of the year and UTC+0 during Ramadan.

When you book the free trial or ask on WhatsApp, send your city and two or three preferred local times. The academy replies with a proposed time in your local time and in Morocco time; the lesson is fixed only once you both confirm. No timetable is published in advance and no hour is guaranteed.

Explanation language

Teachers explain in Arabic, English, French or Spanish; the Arabic you learn is a separate choice from the explanation language. Tell us your preference when you enquire and we confirm a suitable teacher before you commit.

Prices and getting started

Private Arabic and Moroccan Darija: one 60-minute lesson $20; 8 hours $120; 12 hours $170; 16 hours $200. Prices are in US dollars; no local-currency price is offered. The first trial lesson is free.

Quran and Islamic Studies: single class $12 per hour; Monthly Package 1, 8 hours per month, $80; Monthly Package 2, 12 hours per month, $110. Families get 15% off for each additional sibling. Discover Islam sessions are free.

Book the free Arabic/Darija trial with your name, WhatsApp number and preferred package; the academy arranges the time and payment details with you on WhatsApp. Quran enquiries are arranged on WhatsApp. Cancellation and refund conditions are on the Terms page.