1. What makes Marrakesh overflow with joy,
While its people were frowning in sorrow,

2. And everyone became elated with delight,
And their eyes became cheerful,

3. You see them whispering and speaking aloud,
Expressing joy and pleasure,

4. So the old speaks to the young,
And the young speaks to the old,

5. It is said Basha Al Hamra, the wise,
Whose fame covered the civilized world,

6. Has appointed his refined son Abdel-Sadiq,
The truthful, the most honorable peer,

7. That is why you see the world adorned,
And everyone joyful and delighted,

8. With faces shining with good news,
And hearts unified in feeling,

9. And time has become a spring season,
That scented the flowers in the morning and evening,

10. And Marrakesh appeared like a bride,
Dressed in silk and satin,

11. How can it not be, when you know he is courageous,
Decisive in affairs, intelligent and expert,

12. Brilliant, forbearing, gentle and kind,
Learned, and a great writer,

13. His manners diffused like spreading musk,
And intellect that almost shines light,

14. God increased him in humility and dignity,
And wisdom, status, and eminence,

15. God created a secret in humility,
And blinded the arrogant and conceited from it,

16. His personality fills the eye when he appears,
As love fills the hearts with passion,

17. He greets you when you greet him immediately,
Not frowning or sullen,

18. You were created for glory, and this,
Is the verse of glory written on the forehead.