The Tiznit-Dakhla highway, completed at a cost of 10 billion dirhams, has garnered widespread acclaim since the opening of its final segment on January 10, 2025. This monumental project is part of the new development model for the southern provinces launched by King Mohammed VI in 2015. Its primary goals include improving travel quality, promoting economic development, and integrating the southern provinces more closely with the rest of the kingdom.
Significant Time and Effort Savings
Users of the highway have expressed high satisfaction with its quality and efficiency. For instance, truck drivers noted that the travel time between Taroudant and Laayoune has been reduced from 12 hours to just 9, facilitating cargo transport and easing the burden of long journeys. Tourists using the highway for the first time praised the infrastructure’s quality, clear signage, and the sense of safety provided by the project.
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Economic and Social Impact
Mohamed Salem Lkhal, Secretary-General of the “Unity for Road Safety” network, highlighted the highway’s positive impact on local residents’ lives. The project has improved travel conditions by
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