The new expressway, which has a strong economic and social impact, aims to improve the safety and free flow of traffic, enhance the development of passenger traffic at the Fez-Saiss airport and reduce travel time between the airport and the cities of Meknes, Taounate, Taza and Sefrou.

    In addition to reducing the number of accidents, the project will contribute to the urban development of Ouled Taib centre and the promotion of trade between Fez and the other neighbouring communities, while offering road users optimal conditions of safety and comfort.

    The 227 million dirham project consists of duplicating the road linking the city of Fez to Fez-Oujda motorway on 14.2 kilometers, duplicating the road (two lanes) leading to the Fez-Saiss airport (2.2 km), building an interchange on highway 8 and developing six roundabouts.