Today in Marrakesh, Morocco, the sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 8:11 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 9m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Marrakesh is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Marrakesh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Marrakesh runs from N/A to 7:35 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:38 PM and lasts until 8:11 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Marrakesh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Marrakesh falls exactly at 1:36 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 68.89 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Marrakesh. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Marrakesh?
At Marrakesh's latitude of 31.6258257°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 335.24° (NNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Marrakesh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.6258257, -7.9891608. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Marrakesh (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Marrakesh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:02 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2025 | 7:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2021 | 7:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Marrakesh today?
In Marrakesh, the sun rises at exactly 7:02 AM and sets at 8:11 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Marrakesh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Marrakesh runs from N/A to 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:38 PM and lasts until 8:08 PM.
Why does sunrise in Marrakesh shift every day?
At Marrakesh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 335.24° (NNW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Marrakesh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:36 PM when the sun reaches 68.89. This produces an extreme UV level for Marrakesh. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Marrakesh changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:02 AM.