How to say “governor” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3amel”; in Tunisian, “wali”.
In Moroccan Darija
3amel عامل
A noun meaning “governor (of a province, prefecture)”; “having done (participle of 3mel)”; “worker; factor (formal)”.
العامل جا يزور المدينة.: “The governor came to visit the city.”
In Tunisian Derja
wali والي
A noun meaning “governor (of a governorate)”.
الوالي زار السبيطار البارح: “The governor visited the hospital yesterday.”