2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Morocco: Timings & Travel
Tangier and Cape Spartel provide two referenced starting points close to the Strait. Compare their calculated durations and weather grids with southern Spain, while checking airports and travel requirements on each side separately.
On , 24 of the 30 Morocco catalogue locations receive totality. The longest sampled duration is 4m 50s at Tetouan Archaeological Museum. This is a comparison of stored locations, not a national maximum across every coordinate.
Viewing locations and local timings
Open a detailed destination for local contact times and timezone, or a map link for the exact calculation. Times apply at the pin; nearby buildings, terrain and access must be assessed separately.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TangierMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.1 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)11 km straight-line |
| Cape SpartelMorocco | 4m 49s | 09:46:57Africa/Casablanca | 11.2 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)7 km straight-line |
Historical weather coverage
2 stored regional weather grids match catalogue coordinates in Morocco. Compare the daily cloud means above and read a destination page for the complete sample. These observations describe previous eclipse seasons, not the weather at maximum eclipse in 2027. Compare the historical weather methodology and available regions.
Airports, accommodation and places of interest
The airport column offers a starting point for planning arrival. Distances are straight-line, and same-country airports are preferred. Open a destination’s accommodation link to check a provider search, or select a map pin to inspect transport and nearby attractions. No flight, room or site availability is implied.
Explore more of the country’s catalogue
These additional points help compare the path and build a wider itinerary. Locations with only basic catalogue descriptions open directly on the map. Partial-eclipse stops require a separate journey into totality.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasbah of TangierMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.6 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)12 km straight-line |
| Medina of TétouanMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:32Africa/Casablanca | 15.3 km | Not stored | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)5 km straight-line |
| Chefchaouen Blue MedinaMorocco | 4m 13s | 09:47:32Africa/Casablanca | 60.3 km | Not stored | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)48 km straight-line |
| Caves of Hercules (Cap Spartel)Morocco | 4m 50s | 09:46:56Africa/Casablanca | 7.8 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)3 km straight-line |
| Cape Spartel LighthouseMorocco | 4m 49s | 09:46:57Africa/Casablanca | 11.2 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)7 km straight-line |
| Tangier American LegationMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.1 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)12 km straight-line |
| Tangier MedinaMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:06Africa/Casablanca | 9.9 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)12 km straight-line |
| OujdaMorocco | 1m 00s | 09:51:39Africa/Casablanca | 117.4 km | Not stored | Oujda Angads Airport (OUD)12 km straight-line |
| Grand SoccoMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.1 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)12 km straight-line |
| American Legation, TangierMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.0 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)12 km straight-line |
| Kasbah of ChefchaouenMorocco | 4m 13s | 09:47:32Africa/Casablanca | 60.0 km | Not stored | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)47 km straight-line |
| Ras El Maa WaterfallMorocco | 4m 13s | 09:47:32Africa/Casablanca | 60.0 km | Not stored | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)47 km straight-line |
| Asilah MedinaMorocco | 4m 44s | 09:46:43Africa/Casablanca | 24.5 km | Not stored | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)31 km straight-line |
| LixusMorocco | 4m 19s | 09:46:32Africa/Casablanca | 53.7 km | Not stored | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)62 km straight-line |
| Al Hoceima National ParkMorocco | 4m 12s | 09:48:55Africa/Casablanca | 63.2 km | Not stored | Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU)25 km straight-line |
| Zegzel GorgeMorocco | 2m 42s | 09:51:06Africa/Casablanca | 101.2 km | Not stored | Oujda Angads Airport (OUD)40 km straight-line |
| Cap des Trois FourchesMorocco | 4m 48s | 09:50:26Africa/Casablanca | 34.0 km | Not stored | Nador Al Aaroui International Airport (NDR)50 km straight-line |
| Ksar es-SeghirMorocco | 4m 49s | 09:47:24Africa/Casablanca | 15.2 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)35 km straight-line |
| Dar el MakhzenMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:05Africa/Casablanca | 10.6 km | 12.2% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG)12 km straight-line |
| Tetouan Archaeological MuseumMorocco | 4m 50s | 09:47:32Africa/Casablanca | 15.2 km | Not stored | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)5 km straight-line |
| God's Bridge (Puente de Dios)Morocco | 4m 23s | 09:47:39Africa/Casablanca | 52.7 km | Not stored | Sania Ramel Airport (TTU)42 km straight-line |
| Cala IrisMorocco | 4m 11s | 09:48:44Africa/Casablanca | 63.5 km | Not stored | Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU)39 km straight-line |
| Hassan II MosqueMorocco | Partial only | 09:44:15Africa/Casablanca | 222.7 km | Not stored | Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)27 km straight-line |
| Koutoubia MosqueMorocco | Partial only | 09:43:13Africa/Casablanca | 440.6 km | Not stored | Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)5 km straight-line |
| Jemaa el-FnaaMorocco | Partial only | 09:43:14Africa/Casablanca | 440.4 km | Not stored | Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)5 km straight-line |
| Fes el BaliMorocco | Partial only | 09:47:33Africa/Casablanca | 184.3 km | Not stored | Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ)15 km straight-line |
| VolubilisMorocco | Partial only | 09:46:51Africa/Casablanca | 181.3 km | Not stored | Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ)55 km straight-line |
| Aït BenhaddouMorocco | Partial only | 09:44:06Africa/Casablanca | 509.9 km | Not stored | Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ)24 km straight-line |
Continue along the path
Calculated astronomy uses NASA / Fred Espenak Besselian elements, a sea-level WGS84 observer and a smooth lunar limb. Historical weather is regional context, not a forecast. Airport routes, site access, travel advice and accommodation availability require current checks. Read the Sources & method.