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Μερική έκλειψη Ηλίου · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Marrakesh

Marrakesh sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 82.9% of the Sun covered at around 19:46 WEST, with the Sun only ~6° above the horizon.

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Μέγιστο~19:46 WESTMarrakesh-Safi · Morocco · 12 Aug 2026

Διάρκεια~1h 46m of partial eclipseThis is the full partial eclipse from first to last contact. There is no totality here — the Sun is never completely covered, so there is no corona and no moment when it is safe to look without protection.

Ύψος Ηλίου~6° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Κάλυψη82.9% (partial)Marrakesh is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 82.9% of the Sun is covered at maximum — a substantial partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.

Πιθανότητα αίθριου ουρανού Reliably clear · ≈80%North Africa in mid-August is hot, dry and almost always cloud-free — among the best odds anywhere for this eclipse.

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Marrakesh sees a partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 82.9% of the Sun covered at around 19:46 WEST, with the Sun only ~6° above the horizon.

Below: Marrakesh's exact timings, the best open viewpoints, why your eclipse glasses never come off here, and where the real totality is.

Το χρονοδιάγραμμα

Πότε συμβαίνει η έκλειψη

~18:51 WESTΑρχίζει η μερική φάση — πρώτο "δάγκωμα" στον Ήλιο

~19:46 WESTΜερική — ~1h 46m of partial eclipse. Αφαιρέστε τα γυαλιά μόνο αν είναι ολική.

~20:18 WESTEclipse ends ~20:37 WEST

The eclipse runs from about 18:51 to 20:37 WEST, with maximum at around 19:46 and the Sun ~6° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:18 WEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Πού να στηθείτε

Οι καλύτερες θέσεις παρακολούθησης

Menara gardens

Gardens · open basin

Reflecting pool and Atlas backdrop

The great reflecting pool with the Atlas mountains behind gives an open western outlook and Morocco's most photogenic foreground.

Rooftop terraces of the medina

Rooftop · city-wide

Above the low skyline

Marrakesh is low-rise, so almost any rooftop terrace clears the skyline for an open western view.

Palmeraie open ground

Rural · palm groves

Space and open sky

The palm groves north of the city give open ground away from the walls.

Agafay desert

Desert · vast open

Unbroken horizons

The stony desert south-west of Marrakesh gives completely unobstructed horizons and dark surroundings.

North for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier

Marrakesh sees the shallowest Moroccan coverage in these guides; the north sees considerably more.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

Η πρόγνωση καιρού

Θα είναι καθαρός ο ουρανός;

North Africa in mid-August is hot, dry and almost always cloud-free — among the best odds anywhere for this eclipse.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Σχεδιάστε την ημέρα

Η λίστα ελέγχου για την ημέρα της έκλειψης

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~6° up
Arrive before 18:51 to catch first contact

Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
Never look through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter
Pinhole projection is a safe way for groups to watch together
If you want totality, it is northern Spain — not here

Παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Όποιος τρόπος και αν επιλέξετε, παρακολουθήστε με ασφάλεια

Κάθε προϊόν Absolute Eclipse είναι ανεξάρτητα πιστοποιημένο και κατασκευασμένο στην ΕΕ. Δεν υπάρχει ασφαλής στιγμή να κοιτάξετε χωρίς προστασία — φοράτε πιστοποιημένο εξοπλισμό όλη την ώρα.

Πιστοποίηση ISO 12312-2
CE · ΕΕ 2016/425 ΜΑΠ
Κατασκευή και αποστολή από ΕΕ

Συχνές ερωτήσεις για την έκλειψη στην Marrakesh

Will Marrakesh see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?

No. Marrakesh is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 82.9% of the Sun covered at maximum. It is a striking sight through eclipse glasses, but the corona does not appear and the sky does not go dark. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.

What time is the eclipse in Marrakesh?

The partial phase begins at about 18:51 WEST and maximum — 82.9% coverage — comes at roughly 19:46 WEST. The Sun sets at 20:18 WEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Marrakesh?

Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. Because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 82.9% coverage the remaining sliver is dangerously bright. Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE glasses stay on from start to finish.

Where should I watch from in Marrakesh?

The Sun is only about 6° above the horizon, so you need an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. Buildings, hills and trees in that direction will hide the deepest phase.

Will the weather be clear in Marrakesh on eclipse day?

North Africa in mid-August is hot, dry and almost always cloud-free — among the best odds anywhere for this eclipse.

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Κοντινές περιοχές για παρακολούθηση

● Μερική

Πηγές: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (καιρός) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Οι ώρες είναι τοπικές (CEST).