How to say “to” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “li”; in Algerian, “bach” and “el”.
In Moroccan Darija
li ل
A preposition meaning “to, toward (destination)”; “for, to (recipient)”.
سير ل فس: “Go to Fès.”
In Algerian Darja
bach باش
A conjunction meaning “to, in order to, so that”; “with what?”.
جيت باش نشوفك: “I came to see you.”
el ل
A preposition meaning “to, towards (direction)”; “for, on behalf of”.
روح للسوق وجيب الخبز: “Go to the market and bring back bread.”