Language

The official language is Arabic. However, most locals who are active in tourism speak English, Russian, German and Italian as well.

Here are a few useful Arabic words and phrases:

Hello	salaam ‘aleikum	Response	wa aleikum es salaam
Good morning	sabaaH el kheir	Response	sabaaH el noor
Good evening	misa’ el kheir	Response	misa’ el noor

Goodbye	ma’as salaama	Yes	la
Thank you	shokran	No	assif / asfa
Sorry	aywa

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