# Trump claims Morocco named highway in his honor

Trump said Morocco has named a Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, highlighting his close ties with the kingdom. The move underscores Morocco's gratitude for Trump's former recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara, a key diplomatic win for Rabat. It reflects ongoing political symbolism in US-Morocco relations.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/31/morocco-names-tiznit-dakhla-highway-after-trump-why-it-matters?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:31:33 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r0vg88zr2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:20:11 GMT