Learn formal Arabic and Moroccan Arabic together

Why combine the two?

Morocco runs on two varieties of Arabic at once. Darija is the language of home, street, market and family. Modern Standard Arabic is the language of writing, news, administration, education and formal speech. A learner who knows only one is always missing half of Moroccan life. A combined plan builds both — deliberately, and in an order that makes sense for you.

What each variety gives you

• Modern Standard Arabic — reading and writing, formal speech, news and media, official documents, and the foundation shared across the whole Arab world. See Modern Standard Arabic.
• Moroccan Darija — everyday conversation with Moroccans: family, friends, neighbours, shops, taxis, humour. See Moroccan Darija lessons.

How a combined plan can look

There is no single formula, but two patterns work well. Learners in a hurry to speak often start with Darija alone, then add MSA once conversation feels comfortable. Learners who need literacy early — for study, work or reading — often start with MSA and add Darija alongside it. Where teacher scheduling supports it, some learners split each week between the two from the start. Your teacher recommends a sequence in the free trial, and the plan can change as you progress.

Who a combined plan suits

• Partners and family members of Moroccans who want to speak and read
• People relocating to Morocco for work or life
• Professionals who work with Moroccan colleagues, clients or documents
• Heritage learners who grew up hearing Darija but never learned to read Arabic
• Long-term learners who want the full picture of the language

One price, however you divide it

Combined plans use the same private lesson packages as any other course: 8 hours $120, 12 hours $170, 16 hours $200, or a single pay-as-you-go hour at $20. How you divide your hours between MSA and Darija is up to you and your teacher. The Darija versus MSA guide goes deeper into how the two varieties differ.