Morocco announced the completion of a highway named after President Donald Trump, costing $1 billion and spanning 1,055 kilometers along the Atlantic coast, covering 36% of the country's coastline. Trump thanked King Mohammed VI and said he hopes to travel the entire length of the road.
Morocco announced the completion of the "Donald J. Trump Highway" on Monday, July 27, a $1 billion, 1,055-kilometer route along the country's Atlantic coast. The highway covers 36% of Morocco's coastline, one of the longest in Africa, connecting northern and southern provinces. President Donald Trump thanked King Mohammed VI and expressed hope to travel the entire length of the road.
The Zioneer first reported on the highway's naming on Sunday, July 26, at 18:48 Jerusalem, when Trump thanked the Moroccan king for the gesture. Initial reports, citing the Abu Ali Express news outlet, indicated the highway extended over 1,000 km in the eastern Sahara. Trump subsequently said he would be happy to drive the entire route. The formal announcement today provides the exact dimensions and cost.
The highway, one of the longest in Africa, represents a major infrastructure project for Morocco, linking key regions along its Atlantic coast. The naming underscores the close ties between the U.S. and Morocco under the Trump administration.
No further details have been provided regarding a timeline for Trump's potential visit to drive the highway.
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