On Monday, 2 August 2027, the Moon will slide perfectly in front of the Sun and, for a few unforgettable minutes, day will turn to night across a narrow ribbon of our planet. Astronomers are already calling it the eclipse of the century, and here is the part that still gives us goosebumps: that ribbon of totality runs straight across northern Morocco.
If you have ever thought about seeing a total solar eclipse, this is the one, and Morocco is one of the finest places on Earth to witness it.
What makes this eclipse so special
Total solar eclipses happen somewhere on Earth every year or two, but most are brief, and many fall over open ocean or hard-to-reach corners of the globe. The 2027 eclipse is different on every count.
- It is exceptionally long. Along the centre of its path, totality lasts up to about 6 minutes and 23 seconds, one of the longest durations of the entire 21st century. Most total eclipses give you two minutes if you are lucky.
- It crosses accessible, sunny land. The path sweeps from southern Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar into Morocco, then on through Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan and beyond.
- It happens in high summer, when North Africa enjoys some of the clearest, most reliable skies anywhere. Clear skies are everything when your one chance lasts only minutes.
The path of totality over Morocco
The band of total darkness passes over Morocco’s north. Places like Tangier, Tetouan and the Rif sit inside the path of totality, where the eclipse will be complete and the sky will fall dark in the middle of the day. Travel a little south of that band and you will still see a dramatic deep partial eclipse, but only inside the path do you get the true magic: the Sun’s ghostly white corona, the sudden chill, the stars at midday and the horizon glowing like sunset in every direction.
For a country already famous for its light, its landscapes and its warm welcome, it is a rare gift of timing.
Why watch the 2027 eclipse in Morocco
You could chase this eclipse in several countries. Here is why we would choose Morocco.
Reliable summer skies
August in northern Morocco is typically dry and bright, giving you the best possible odds of a clear view when it matters most.
One trip, many wonders
Pair your eclipse day with the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, the medinas of Fes and Tangier, or a night under the stars in the Sahara desert.
Local hands to guide you
We are a Moroccan family who know this country’s roads, skies and quiet corners, and we take care of everything so you can simply look up.
How to watch the eclipse safely
A total eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye only during the brief moments of totality, when the Sun is completely covered. At every other moment, including the long partial phases before and after, you must protect your eyes.
- Use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2 standard). Ordinary sunglasses are not safe.
- Never look at the partial Sun through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter.
- Only remove your glasses once the Sun is fully hidden and the corona appears, then put them back on the instant the first bright sliver returns.
We provide certified eclipse glasses and clear guidance to every guest on our eclipse departures.
Start planning your eclipse trip now
Here is the honest truth about eclipse travel: the best spots, hotels and guides book out years in advance, not months. Towns along the path of totality fill quickly, and 2 August 2027 is a date that astronomers, photographers and travellers around the world already have circled.
If you would like to stand in Morocco when the Sun goes dark, the time to plan is now.
Discover Morocco. Create memories. And watch the sky do something you will never forget.
See the 2027 eclipse in Morocco
We are building a small number of private eclipse journeys for August 2027, positioned in the path of totality and paired with the very best of Morocco before and after.