Solar eclipse in Rabat, Morocco (partial)
Rabat is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 09:45:21 local time (UTC+1). Even at 99% the sky doesn't go dark and you can't see the corona. Totality is a different experience altogether.
Eclipse times in Rabat
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:39:06 | 07:39:06 | 23° E |
| Greatest eclipse | 09:45:21 | 08:45:21 | 37° E |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:58:41 | 09:58:41 | 52° ESE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 49% (fair for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 30°C. 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.
Nearest places with totality
- Ksar El Kebir: 3m 47s (139 km)
- Larache: 4m 19s (145 km)
- Ouezzane: 2m 40s (145 km)
- Asilah: 4m 44s (176 km)
- Chefchaouen: 4m 13s (192 km)
- Tangier: 4m 51s (212 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.