MoroccanFrench
Moroccan French refers to the varieties of the French language used in Morocco and by Moroccan communities abroad. It arises from long contact between French and local languages, notably Moroccan Arabic (Darija) and Amazigh, and is recognized as a distinct sociolinguistic register within the Francophone world.
Historically, French was introduced during the French protectorate (1912–1956) and remained the main language of administration,
Sociolinguistically, Moroccan French is widely used in urban areas and professional contexts. It is common in
The language shows substantial contact-induced features. Moroccan French incorporates loanwords and calques from Moroccan Arabic and
In education and media, French remains influential: it is often taught as a second language and used
Moroccan French also plays a role in the Moroccan diaspora, notably in France, where it contributes to
As Morocco continues to balance official languages with growing linguistic diversity, Moroccan French is likely to