Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027
Tangier, Morocco
Tangier is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 4m 54s.
The largest city on the African side of the Strait, well inside the path, with ferry links to Spain and a fast-growing hotel scene.
4m 54stotality
Eclipse timeline (local time)
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:40:30 |
| Totality begins | 09:44:32 |
| Maximum eclipse | 09:46:58 |
| Totality ends | 09:49:26 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:00:13 |
Sun altitude at maximum: 38° above the horizon.
Where to stay in Tangier
The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.
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