Morocco Names Highway After Donald Trump
In a surprising announcement on Sunday, former President Donald Trump revealed that Morocco is naming a 655-mile highway in his honor, an act he described as "such an honor" in a post on Truth Social. The announcement was accompanied by a video detailing the new roadway, though specifics regarding the naming ceremony remain scarce at this time. The highway, officially titled the "President Donald J. Trump Highway," spans an impressive 1,055 kilometers, connecting the coastal cities of Tiznit, Laayoune, and Dakhla, which are situated within the Moroccan-controlled area of Western Sahara.
Expressing gratitude towards Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, Trump articulated his eagerness to traverse the highway in the future, stating, "I look forward to traveling the entire length of this Great Highway someday, hopefully soon!" The video released alongside the announcement commended Trump for his "historic courage"—a reference to his prior endorsement of Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara, a contentious issue still contested by the Polisario Front, a group advocating for independence in that region.
Trump's Infrastructure Influence and U.S.-Morocco Relations
The White House has yet to respond to inquiries regarding this development, as reported by Forbes. Since his return to office in 2025, Trump, along with several Republican allies, has actively sought to affix his name and image to various infrastructure projects and institutions. Noteworthy among these is the recent renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," a significant move that has sparked conversations about further similar honors. Proposals have been floated to rename prominent locations such as Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., and New York City’s Penn Station, although these ideas have yet to materialize. Additionally, Trump's likeness has been featured on commemorative coins, limited-edition passports, and even on a National Parks pass, illustrating the breadth of his influence in this arena.
Morocco has maintained control over most of Western Sahara since 1975, amidst a prolonged and unresolved conflict with the Polisario Front, which is backed by Algeria and seeks independence for the territory. Trump’s recognition of Morocco’s claims in 2020 was part of a broader diplomatic initiative involving the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and various Arab nations. During his second term, the Trump administration reaffirmed support for Morocco’s position and encouraged American investment in infrastructure projects within the disputed territory. This investment includes a substantial $1 billion deepwater port project in Dakhla, prominently featured in Trump’s announcement video.
As reported by forbes.com.
