Highway in Morocco named after Donald Trump

Morocco has named a highway after former U.S. President Donald Trump, a move that underscores the complex geopolitical ties between the two nations and the disputed status of Western Sahara. The decision, revealed in a letter from Moroccan King Mohammed VI to Trump, signifies the King's respect for the former U.S. president.

The newly named highway, previously known as the Tiznit-Dakhla highway, stretches over 1055 kilometers. It connects the southern Moroccan city of Tiznit with Dakhla in Western Sahara. The U.S. recognized Moroccan claims to this territory in 2020, a significant move that was part of an agreement for Morocco to normalize relations with Israel.

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Although our relations have always been based on close friendship and unwavering loyalty, they have never been as vibrant and fruitful as during your two presidential terms.

King Mohammed VI referred to the U.S. recognition as a "historic recognition" that would be "forever etched in the memory of Moroccans." He also noted that relations between Morocco and the U.S. had never been as "vibrant and fruitful" as during Trump's presidency. The naming of the highway serves as a tangible symbol of this diplomatic alignment and appreciation.

Western Sahara remains a contested territory, with Morocco asserting sovereignty over most of it while the Polisario Front, an armed group, seeks independence. The U.S. stance, particularly under the Trump administration, marked a significant shift in international diplomacy regarding the region, and this highway's renaming reflects the lasting impact of that policy.

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historic recognition that will be forever etched in the memory of Moroccans.