The verdict
Asilah is attractive for travelers who want a compact base and access to the northbound corridor. Do not choose the ramparts simply because they overlook the sea. The eastern skyline, access and cloud plan should decide the site.
The eastern horizon
Maximum occurs at about 37.7 degrees altitude and 94.4 degrees azimuth. From the Atlantic edge, the Sun will be over land, potentially behind the medina, trees or buildings. Scout east-facing open ground rather than assuming the beach supplies the needed horizon. A site just outside dense streets may provide a cleaner view and easier crowd management.
Weather and alternatives
Atlantic marine air can produce low cloud or haze even in the dry season. Asilah is far enough from the Strait to behave differently from Tangier on some mornings, which makes it useful in a regional option set. It is not automatically clearer. Compare coastal satellite imagery and surface observations across Asilah, Tangier and inland Larache province.
Getting there
Asilah sits on the main transport corridor between Tangier and cities farther south. That supports flexible arrival, but eclipse morning traffic can reduce the value of a last-minute northward move. Plan where you will park without blocking residents or emergency access, and be ready before the partial phase starts.
Build a fallback
If the Atlantic coast is cloudy, look for evidence that conditions improve inland or north toward Tangier before committing to a move. Larache is deeper toward the southern half of the path and has less totality, while Tangier and Cap Malabata sit closer to the long-duration western sector. Weather confidence, not duration alone, should govern the decision.
35.465° N, -6.035° E. Research contact times are approximate, with around 10 seconds uncertainty reported in the original calculation.
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