The 2027 solar eclipse in Morocco promises to be one of the tourist events of the year: the north of the country will be a perfect place to witness this phenomenon, which occurs very rarely in a century. If you also want to enjoy this experience, take note of all the information we provide below: what kind of eclipse it will be, when and where it will be seen and how to book with us.
What type of eclipse will be
The first thing you need to know about the 2027 solar eclipse in Morocco is what type of eclipse it will be. Let’s remember the three types of eclipses that exist:
- Partial eclipse: when the Moon comes between the Earth and the sun, but does not cover the sun in its entirety, but only a part of it. At the point of the planet from which the eclipse is seen, solar radiation is significantly reduced.
- Annular eclipse: when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, in perfect alignment, but as it coincides with the farthest position of the Moon from the Earth, then it does not cover it completely, but leaves a ring around it, in what is known as a “ring of fire”. As in the previous case, solar radiation is significantly reduced, but the sky is not darkened.
- Total eclipse: when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun and covers it completely. The sky darkens, creating the sensation of night in the middle of the day.
Well: to the good fortune of astronomy lovers and lovers of unique experiences in general, the 2027 solar eclipse in Morocco will be… total! A real stroke of luck, because although this type of eclipse occurs, on average, every year and a half, you have to wait between 300 and 400 years for it to be repeated at the same point on Earth.
When and where it can be seen
Now that you know what the 2027 solar eclipse in Morocco will be, it’s time to know the basic facts about the event, which are as follows:
- When: August 2, 2027, during the morning, at approximately 10:50 am. It is estimated that the period during which the eclipse will take place will be almost 5 minutes.
- Where: the so-called “totality band”, i.e. the strip of land where the eclipse will be really total, covers a large part of northern Morocco. Therefore, some places where the visibility will be optimal are those of the province of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima.
The ideal would be to go to an open place, with great visibility, away from urban centers or at an elevated point so that no artificial construction hinders the vision. And since it will be in summer, in the middle of August, there are high hopes that there will be little or no cloud cover, which would facilitate the observation of the total eclipse.
Book your trip with us to see the eclipse
As you can see, conditions are very favorable to observe the 2027 solar eclipse in Morocco. And if you want to enjoy it to the fullest, as a premium experience, just contact Chic Morocco. We will take care of the general logistics of the trip, such as an exclusive accommodation in the band of totality, close to the chosen observation point and a comfortable means of transportation to get you there. And already at that point, we can help you with the specific logistics of the experience, such as eclipse glasses, equipment for the wait, etc.
And as the expected demand of tourists is very high, coming from all corners of the world, we recommend you not to leave it to the last minute, so contact us as soon as possible and start organizing this truly unique trip.
