Morocco has named a major highway spanning more than 1,055 kilometers after former U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision honors Trump’s recognition of Rabat’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory.

In a letter dated July 2, King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressed that relations between the two countries had never been as “vibrant” and “fruitful” as during Trump’s two presidential terms. He wrote, “To honor this mark of friendship and peace, and as a personal expression of my deep appreciation, I have taken the decision to name one of the Kingdom’s most significant highways after you.”

The highway connects Tiznit, Morocco, to Dakhla, a city some consider part of Western Sahara, serving as an economic route to other African countries.

Sovereignty over Western Sahara remains highly contested. The Indigenous Sahrawi people claim the land as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), supported by the Algerian-backed Polisario Front. While 47 United Nations member states recognize SADR as a self-state, the United States and the European Union do not.

Trump expressed gratitude for the honor and eagerness to visit the highway, stating on Truth Social, “Thank you to Highly Respected Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco — Such a Great Honor! I look forward to traveling the entire length of this Great Highway someday, hopefully soon.”