How to say “grocer” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mol7anout”; in Tunisian, “3attar”.
In Moroccan Darija
mol7anout مولحانوت
A noun meaning “neighbourhood grocer”; “shopkeeper, storekeeper”.
مول لحانوت كيعطيني بالكريدي حتى لآخر الشهر.: “The grocer gives me credit until the end of the month.”
In Tunisian Derja
3attar عطار
A noun meaning “corner grocer”; “spice or perfume seller”.
إمشي جيب الحليب من عند العطار.: “Go get the milk from the grocer's.”