About Us
GoDarija came from a simple observation—learning Moroccan Darija shouldn’t stand in the way of connecting with Morocco’s culture and its people. As Moroccans who take pride in our dialect and heritage, we wanted to make learning Darija more natural and engaging. That’s what inspired us to rethink the way people learn it.
The Beginning
The journey began when we noticed a gap in language learning apps - while many offered Modern Standard Arabic, none truly captured the essence of Moroccan Darija, the heart of daily communication in Morocco. As developers and proud Moroccans, we saw an opportunity to bridge this gap and make our unique dialect accessible to everyone.
Understanding the Challenge
Learning Darija presents unique challenges. Unlike textbook Arabic, it's a living, breathing language dialect that varies across regions and constantly evolves. Traditional learning methods often fall short in capturing its nuances, and the way it's actually spoken on the streets of Casablanca, Rabat, or Marrakech.
Our Solution
We combined our technical expertise with our cultural knowledge to create something different. Working with native speakers, we recorded hundreds of authentic pronunciations. We designed lessons around real-life situations you'll encounter in Morocco. Most importantly, we focused on teaching Darija as it's actually spoken - not just how it appears in textbooks.
The People Behind GoDarija
As a core team, Yassine Benkhay (mobile developer) and Hamza Gassai (web developer) handle the technical side of GoDarija, creating a smooth learning experience across all devices. To deliver the best learning experience possible, we collaborated with an experienced Moroccan language teacher who recorded our lessons, bringing authentic pronunciation and natural flow to every audio element.
Looking Forward
Today, GoDarija continues to evolve with our community of learners. Every feature we add, every lesson we create, and every improvement we make is driven by our vision: to help people not just learn Darija, but to understand and connect with Moroccan culture. We're proud to be part of our users' journeys as they discover the beauty of our Moroccan dialect.
Join Our Journey
Whether you're planning to visit Morocco, connecting with Moroccan friends and family, or simply curious about our dialect, we're here to guide you on your Darija learning journey. We believe that language is the key to understanding culture, and we're excited to help you unlock the rich world of Moroccan Arabic.