Total solar eclipse in Ksar El Kebir, Morocco
Ksar El Kebir is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 09:44:53 to 09:48:39 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 38° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Ksar El Kebir
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:40:09 | 07:40:09 | 24° E |
| Totality begins | 09:44:53 | 08:44:53 | 37° E |
| Mid-totality | 09:46:45 | 08:46:45 | 38° E |
| Totality ends | 09:48:39 | 08:48:39 | 38° E |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:00:17 | 10:00:17 | 53° ESE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 23% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 34°C. That works out to about 2m 56s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Morocco (updated 2026-09-03). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Larache: 4m 19s (30 km)
- Ouezzane: 2m 40s (39 km)
- Asilah: 4m 44s (51 km)
- Chefchaouen: 4m 13s (61 km)
- Tétouan: 4m 51s (79 km)
- Tangier: 4m 51s (81 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.