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Marrakesh, Morocco: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Marrakesh, Morocco. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 17, 2026 in Marrakesh, Morocco, sunrise is at 6:37 AM and sunset is at 5:59 PM (Africa/Casablanca). The day lasts 11h 22m, solar noon is at 12:18 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
Local date
October 17, 2026
Time zone
GMT+0
Last refreshed
Oct 17, 2026, 12:39 AM
Today’s solar times in Marrakesh
Dawn
6:12 AM
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:26 PM
Sunset
5:59 PM
Dusk
6:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 22m
Solar noon
12:18 PM
Coordinates
31.6342, -7.9999
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 31.6342, longitude -7.9999, and the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Marrakesh over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 17, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 22m |
| TomorrowOct 18, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 20m |
| +1 weekOct 24, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 09m |
| +1 monthNov 16, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 32m |
What these times mean
Marrakesh changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Marrakesh throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 56m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:20 AM
September 20
Latest sunset
8:42 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 13m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 05m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Marrakesh with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 10:07 AM | 107.9% |
| Jan 26, 2028 | 3:08 PM | 92.1% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 1:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 9:34 AM | 103.3% |
| Feb 5, 2065 | 9:52 AM | 91.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Marrakesh today?
On October 17, 2026, sunrise in Marrakesh, Morocco is at 6:37 AM and sunset is at 5:59 PM (Africa/Casablanca).
How long is the day in Marrakesh today?
Today in Marrakesh, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 22m.
When is golden hour in Marrakesh?
Morning golden hour in Marrakesh ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Marrakesh?
Solar noon in Marrakesh is at 12:18 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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