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Maximum Totality in Morocco4 min 51 sec Duration

2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Tangier, Morocco

Perched at the northernmost gateway between Africa and Europe, Tangier delivers the single longest duration of totality on land in Morocco: 4 minutes and 51 seconds across the Strait of Gibraltar.

Total solar eclipse totality over Tangier Mediterranean coast (Photo: NASA / Aubrey Gemignani)
Tangier Totality Corridor • Maximum Land DurationPhoto: NASA / Aubrey Gemignani
Official Wikipedia & NASA Astronomical Ephemeris

Tangier Totality Timing Sequence

4m 51sLongest Land Totality in Morocco
Partial Begins (C1)08:40:39 GMT+1
Totality Starts (C2)09:44:47 GMT+1
Totality Ends (C3)09:49:38 GMT+1
Partial Ends (C4)11:00:32 GMT+1

With 291 seconds of continuous totality and the Sun positioned 64° high in the sky over the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier offers optimal viewing conditions. The maritime Mediterranean climate keeps August morning temperatures pleasant (typically 24°C–26°C / 75°F–79°F), avoiding the extreme heat of the inland regions.

Top Observation Vantage Points in Tangier

01

Cape Spartel Promontory

The northwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Provides uninterrupted maritime horizon views and coastal elevation.

02

Kasbah & Medina Ramparts

Historic stone terraces overlooking Tangier Bay and the Spanish coastline across the Strait, combining cultural heritage with panoramic celestial lines of sight.

03

Malabata & Coastal Cliffs

East of Tangier harbor, the coastal headlands near Cap Malabata offer wide-open northern skies directly aligned with the center of the umbral shadow path.

Travel Logistics & High-Speed Rail Connections

Tangier is one of the most accessible totality destinations in the world:

  • •Al Boraq High-Speed Train: Morocco's 320 km/h bullet train connects Casablanca to Tangier in just 2 hours 10 minutes, and Rabat in 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • •International Flights: Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) receives direct commercial flights from London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels, and major European hubs.
  • •Ferry Crossings: Fast catamaran ferries operate multiple daily crossings between Tarifa/Algeciras (Spain) and Tangier (approx. 1 hour).
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Experience 4m 51s of Totality in Northern Morocco

Our private 7-day tour positions travelers in Northern Morocco the day before totality to guarantee a seamless observation morning. Fully escorted with private Mercedes transport and licensed guides.

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Tangier Eclipse FAQ

According to official NASA and Wikipedia eclipse ephemeris tables, totality in Tangier lasts 4 minutes and 51 seconds. This is the single longest duration of totality on land anywhere in Morocco.