Abdellah Kourkouz 
Linguistic differences between Moroccan Arabic and Standard Arabic 

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Orientalism / Sinology – Arabistic, grade: 18/20, Ibn Tofail University, language: English, abstract: Moroccan Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic share a considerable number of semantic, syntactic, morphological, and lexical features. However, these features have many differences. Moroccan Arabic is still considered as an inferior variety that cannot be promoted to all domains in comparison to MSA, while French is still considered as the prestigious one. This paper aims to describe and highlight the gap between Moroccan Arabic and Standard Arabic through focusing on linguistic differences. The aim of the current study is to highlight the linguistic differences between MA and SA. The results obtained from quantitative data analysis of the questionnaires distributed among 40 participants both males and females from different department of Ibn Tofail University.

Moroccan Arabic, Daria (دارجة), reflects this rich cultural heritage. As a result, Moroccans are a poly-glottal people. As such, they try to accommodate for all guests in their own native language. They are also completely proficient and conversant in the other Arabic dialects. Depending on where you grow up in Morocco, you may speak Arabic, Tamazight, French, and Spanish from an early age. Many Moroccans switch between these languages within the same conversation or sentence. Moroccans use Darija for day-to-day interactions and French for official or government business. Many speak Tamazight (Berber) throughout the Riif and Sahara regions. You may see all three languages used on government buildings, street signs, and menus. Moroccan Arabic has three main variants: Northern (الشمالية), Eastern (الشرقية), and Western (السوسية). These variants are often influenced by whichever culture tends to dominate the area. That being said, French is ubiquitous throughout the country. Oftentimes, you will see French words used instead of their Arabic counterparts.

The object of this investigation and this study is to evaluate the linguistic differences between Moroccan Arabic and Standard Arabic, our investigation has tried to focus on those differences and if foreign students are aware of those differences, And if it affects their ability to understand words and words meaning Through the use of a questionnaire for detecting the number of students who suffer difficulties and need linguistic support.

Про автора

Kourkouz abdellah is a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Master holder with 5 years of experience in the field. Born and raised in Morocco, Abdellah always had a passion for language and education, and after completing his undergraduate degree in English, he decided to pursue a career in teaching English to non-native speakers.

After completing my Master's degree in TEFL, I began my teaching career overseas, where i spent several years teaching English in various countries throughout Africa and Europe. During this time, I honed his teaching skills and gained a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with teaching English as a foreign language.

As an experienced TEFL teacher, I has worked with students of all ages and levels, from young children to adult learners. I has taught in a variety of settings, including language schools, universities, and corporate training programs.

In addition to my teaching experience, I has also been involved in teacher training and curriculum development. I has worked with other TEFL professionals to develop and deliver training programs for new teachers, and has contributed to the development of TEFL curriculum and materials for language schools and universities.

Throughout my teaching career, I has been committed to exploring new approaches and methodologies for language instruction. In addition to my classroom teaching, I has devoted significant time and energy to researching and writing about the field of TEFL. I has authored several books and research papers, exploring topics such as second language acquisition, teaching strategies, and classroom management.