Morocco names major expressway after Donald Trump
Morocco has named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the “Donald J. Trump Highway”, describing the move as a tribute to the close relationship between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump, as well as the longstanding strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States.
On July 2, 2026, Morocco officially named the Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the "Donald J. Trump Highway," honoring the close relationship between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump. The 1,055-kilometre highway, linking northern and southern Morocco, stands as a strategic corridor between Europe and Africa. King Mohammed VI mentioned this decision in a letter to President Trump in July 2026, praising the dynamic and productive relations between Morocco and the United States during Trump's two presidential terms.
The King highlighted the United States' 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, deeming it a historic decision that has strengthened bilateral ties. President Trump acknowledged the honor on his Truth Social platform, expressing gratitude and a hope to travel the highway in the future. The expressway, constructed under King Mohammed VI's development model for Morocco's southern provinces, was designed to enhance territorial connectivity, improve road safety, and reduce travel times.
It is expected to facilitate economic integration across West Africa and strengthen Morocco's position as a logistics gateway between Europe and Africa.
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