Rabat–Tangier expressway
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The Rabat–Tangier-Med expressway is an expressway in Morocco. It begins in Morocco's capital of Rabat, and connects to the northern port of Tanger-Med. The expressway's identity marker is "A5".
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A5 motorway | |
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Route information | |
Length | 308 km (191 mi) |
Existed | 1995–present |
History | Completed in 2005 |
Major junctions | |
North end | Tanger-Med |
Major intersections | A2, A1 , N2 |
South end | Rabat |
Location | |
Country | Morocco |
Major cities | Rabat, Salé, Kenitra, Larache, Tangier |
Highway system | |
The Rabat-Tanger expressway originates at an interchange along the Rabat-Fes expressway, at the end of the Rabat bypass. The road then continues to the toll station at the Kénitra centre interchange, before continuing north towards the Kénitra north interchange where it passes under the RP2 road. Just north of here lies the Kénitra north toll station. The expressway then follows the coast past the fishing village of Moulay Bouselham. 30 km north of there is the town of Larache where there is an intersection. Another 30 km along the way is the interchange at Sidi El Yamani, connecting to the road to Tetouan and Ceuta. There is another intersection at Asilah, with 40 km remaining to Tangier. The road then crosses the Tahaddart river estuary before reaching its final destination.