Provisional route
Northern Morocco and the total eclipse
Ten days from Tangier to Tetouan, by the Atlantic, the Rif and the Mediterranean. The last morning is the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027.
- Dates
- Ends on 2 August 2027
Start date: [FECHAS] - Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Group
- 6 to 12 people
- Price per person
- Price to be confirmed
- Language
- The trip runs in English. Recommended level: conversational (about B1).
- Physical level
- You should be comfortable walking for a few hours on uneven paths. The kayak and snorkelling day in Al Hoceima is planned; diving is optional.
Why this route
The trip starts slowly on the Atlantic. Two nights in Asilah, with a free beach day, give the group time to settle in.
Chefchaouen gets three nights. One day is for the Akchour waterfalls and another is free, with a hammam or a cooking class for whoever wants one.
The last two nights are in Tetouan, inside the band of totality. Sleeping there means nobody drives on eclipse morning.
Day by day
Day 1
Tangier
Photo: Todor Andonov / Unsplash - Arrival. A walk through the medina and sunset at Cape Spartel.
Days 2-3
Asilah
Photo: Mohamed Nohassi / Unsplash - Day 2
- The Atlantic coast and a medina with murals on its walls.
- Day 3
- Free day. Beach.
Days 4-6
Chefchaouen
Photo: Pretty Pink / Unsplash - Day 4
- Up into the Rif mountains. The blue medina at sunset.
- Day 5
- The Akchour waterfalls, in Talassemtane National Park.
- Day 6
- Free day. Hammam and a cooking class for whoever wants them.
Days 7-8
Al Hoceima
Photo: Mohamed El Ghorchi / Unsplash - Day 7
- East to the Mediterranean coast.
- Day 8
- Kayak to sea caves and snorkelling (planned). Optional dive.
Days 9-10
Tetouan
Photo: Achraf Talha / Unsplash - Day 9
- The medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Day 10
- Total eclipse in the morning, then transfer to Tangier for departures.
The eclipse, on the last morning
On 2 August 2027 the band of totality crosses northern Morocco. In Tetouan the total phase lasts about 4 minutes and 51 seconds. We watch it together, and then travel to Tangier for departures.
Included
- Accommodation
- Transport during the route
- Activities in the programme
- Breakfasts
- Guide
Not included
- International flights
- Meals outside the programme
- Personal travel insurance, unless stated otherwise
To be confirmed before booking opens.
Questions about this trip
Is it very hot in August?
The north in August is much easier going than the south or the desert. The route stays near the coast or in the mountains.
What if it's cloudy on eclipse day?
Behind cloud you won't see the corona, but the sky still goes dark for those minutes. The nine days before the eclipse are the same either way. [PENDIENTE]
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