Damien McGrane leads the field by one stroke after the third day of the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco.
The Irishman had completed his second round earlier in the day after high winds on Friday meant five and a half hours play had been lost on day two.
McGrane started the third round a stroke clear of Welshman Phillip Price and he then made a solid start with two birdies in his first four holes.
However, this was followed by three bogeys and two birdies as he reached 12 under, before play was suspended due to poor light.
Teenager Matteo Manassero was enjoying a consistent round with six birdies after 15 holes, including three in succession after the turn, while Jose Manuel Lara was also on 11 under.
Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey lies a shot further back, having carded an eagle on the 10th.
