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Total Solar Eclipse in Morocco, August 2, 2027

Morocco is the first country on land to see this eclipse. NASA lists it first among the countries in the path of totality. For travellers in Europe it is also one of the easiest to reach: Tangier sits across the Strait of Gibraltar from southern Spain.

At a glance

Max duration (big town)4 min 51 s (Tangier)
Best regionsTangier, Tetouan, Rif coast
Sun altitude at maximum38°
Clear-sky chance58%

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Tangier: times and totality

Per timeanddate (local time, GMT):

  • Partial begins: 7:40 am
  • Maximum: 8:47 am (magnitude 1.034)
  • Partial ends: 10:00 am
  • Totality: 4 min 51 s

That is nearly two minutes longer than Cádiz on the Spanish side, for a short crossing.

Morocco’s clocks are on GMT (UTC+0) on 2 August 2027. Morocco left its old UTC+1 time for good on 20 September 2026 (Decree 2.26.530), so there is no Ramadan or summer change to worry about. That is two hours behind Spain (CEST) on the day.

Path of totalityCentre lineTap or click any point to see if it gets totality.

Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA's GSFC. Path limits from NASA. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.

An early-morning eclipse

Here the eclipse happens soon after breakfast, with the Sun still fairly low in the east. Pick a spot with a clear view east and nothing tall in the way: a rooftop, a beach or an open hillside.

Weather caution

timeanddate's historical data show 2 August was cloudy 42% of the time in Tangier since 2000. That is much higher than Luxor or the Spanish coast. Coastal morning cloud is a real risk, so keep the option of moving inland on the day. Watch forecasts a day or two before, as NASA advises. See weather.

FAQ

Will Marrakech or Casablanca see totality?

No. Both are south of the path. timeanddate gives Casablanca a deep partial eclipse (magnitude 0.968, maximum 8:44 am) and Marrakech magnitude 0.902 (maximum 8:43 am). For totality, go north to Tangier, Tetouan or the Rif coast.

Is Tangier better than Spain?

Longer totality, but a higher historical chance of cloud on that date.

Do I need eclipse glasses?

Yes, for every phase except totality. See eclipse glasses.