Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Marrakesh
In Marrakesh the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 89.2% of the Sun, at 08:43 local time. The eclipse begins at 07:38 and ends at 09:56.
- Coverage
- 89.2%
- Magnitude
- 0.902
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 35°
- Direction
- east (90°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 19 min
- Nearest totality
- 322 km to the north
Times in Marrakesh
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 07:37:38 | 22° | east (82°) |
| Maximum | 08:43:16 | 35° | east (90°) |
| Eclipse ends | 09:56:19 | 51° | east (101°) |
How the Moon covers the Sun
What you will notice
It gets noticeably dim and cooler, and the light takes on a strange, metallic tone. Under trees you will see hundreds of small crescent Suns.
Where the Sun is
At maximum the Sun is 35° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 90°). The Sun is high, so most outdoor spots with a clear view upwards will work.
Compared with totality
The nearest place with a total eclipse is Souk El Arbaa (Morocco), 387 km to the north-east. There the whole Sun is covered for 1 min 39 s, from 08:46 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 322 km to the north of Marrakesh.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Marrakesh:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souk El Arbaa, Morocco (nearest) | 387 km | 1 min 39 s | 38° |
| Ksar El Kebir, Morocco (nearest larger city) | 422 km | 3 min 42 s | 38° |
| Mohammadia, Algeria (longest totality within reach) | 867 km | 5 min 9 s | 44° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Marrakesh or your exact address: times to the second, a timeline, a map of the path and safety advice. Printable PDF in English, Swedish, German or Spanish. about €13.
Places nearby
| Place | Distance | Coverage | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setti Fatma | 55 km | 87.4% | 08:44 |
| El Kelaa des Srarhna | 72 km | 90.9% | 08:44 |
| Chichaoua | 73 km | 89.1% | 08:42 |
| Youssoufia | 84 km | 92.0% | 08:43 |
| Imi-n-Tanout | 95 km | 87.5% | 08:42 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Ait Ourir, Tamansourt, Méchouar-Kasba, Tamallalt, Sidi Rahhal.
Safety
- Never look directly at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard. Ordinary sunglasses do not protect your eyes, not even several pairs on top of each other.
- The eclipse is partial here. It is never safe to look at the Sun without protection – not even when almost all of it is covered.
How we calculated this
The times are calculated for the place's coordinates and elevation (GeoNames) with Skyfield and the JPL ephemeris DE421 – the same program that makes the paid guide. The calculation is checked against NASA eclipse data (Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC). The times assume a clear sky; nobody can forecast the weather this far ahead.