Eclipse times in Al Hoceima
- Partial eclipse begins
- 07:41:33
- Totality begins
- 08:46:50
- Maximum eclipse
- 08:49:06
- Totality ends
- 08:51:22
- Partial eclipse ends
- 10:03:28
- Duration of totality
- 4m 32s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 40°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 96° (E)
Local time, UTC+0, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Al Hoceima and the path of totality
Al Hoceima is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.
Where to look
The Sun will be 40° above the horizon towards the east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 4 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east can block the view.
Watching the eclipse in Al Hoceima
A quieter Mediterranean resort on the Rif coast with sheltered coves and a clear sea horizon to the east.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Al Hoceima:
- Tetouan: 4m 55s, about 135 km away in a straight line.
- Ceuta: 4m 51s, about 144 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Al Hoceima
Al Hoceima has a small airport with seasonal flights from Europe.
Good questions
- Is Al Hoceima in the path of totality?
- Yes. Al Hoceima is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Al Hoceima?
- About 4m 32s, from 08:46:50 to 08:51:22 local time (UTC+0), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Al Hoceima?
- During totality the Sun will be 40 degrees above the horizon towards the east. Choose a spot with nothing tall to the east.
- Can I see a longer totality near Al Hoceima?
- Yes. Tetouan, about 135 km away in a straight line, has 4m 55s of totality, which is 23 seconds more than Al Hoceima. Places closer to the centre line of the path always get a longer totality.
- Can I reach Al Hoceima by ferry from Spain?
- Yes. A seasonal ferry runs from Motril to Al Hoceima from about June to September, several times a week, taking about 6.5 hours. It is an Operación Paso del Estrecho port, so book early for August.
- Will Al Hoceima be as crowded as Tangier?
- Much less. Al Hoceima gets far fewer visitors than Tangier, so there is more space around the cliffs and coves of the national park.