Sun path · Marrakech
Sunrise & sunset direction in Marrakech
See which way the sun rises and sets in Marrakech, with the full arc showing elevation against compass direction. Dashed curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice for comparison.
Drag the timeline to see where the sun will be in the sky.
Sun path in Marrakech on Thu, Sep 24
The sun rises at 90°, E and sets at 270°, W in Marrakech, reaching a peak elevation of 58° at solar noon. Day length is 12h 5m, measured from sunrise to sunset.
The chart above plots the full arc of the sun across the sky. The horizontal axis is compass direction, the vertical axis is elevation. Dashed reference curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice so you can see how the arc shifts through the year.
Use the scrubber to walk through the day and read the sun's compass bearing and elevation at any moment. For photography, check which direction light will come from at your planned shoot time and whether your subject will be front-lit, side-lit or backlit.
Sunrise and sunset direction in Marrakech
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 90°, E | 270°, W |
| June solstice | 62°, ENE | 298°, WNW |
| Equinox | 90°, E | 271°, W |
| December solstice | 117°, ESE | 243°, WSW |
Shooting the light in Marrakech
Marrakech pairs dry, often dusty light with the Atlas Mountains on its southern horizon. Morning light can reveal the range behind the city before heat haze builds, while evening turns the ochre walls progressively warmer and leaves the mountains in layered silhouette.
The medina is a study in reflected light rather than open sun. Narrow lanes move quickly between hard shafts and deep shade; courtyards and pale plaster bounce that light back into faces and architectural detail long after direct sun has left.
Where photographers go
Jemaa el-Fnaa terraces
An elevated evening view over the square as low light gives way to smoke, lamps and the Koutoubia silhouette.
Menara Gardens
The pavilion, basin and Atlas backdrop work best when clear morning light reaches the mountains.
Koutoubia Mosque gardens
Palm-lined paths provide open views of the minaret under late warm light.
Agafay plateau
Outside the city, the stony open ground gives an unobstructed sunset and a layered view toward the Atlas.
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Marrakech?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun rises in Marrakech at 90°, E (east).
- Which direction does the sun set in Marrakech in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Marrakech at 243°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Marrakech?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun reaches about 58° above the horizon at its highest point in Marrakech.
