On 12 April 2010 King Mohammed VI of Morocco formally started the building-activities for this 173 km (107 mi) long toll-road.

This masterplan was signed on 8 July 2008 during a formal meeting which was attended by King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

The first section between Berrechid and Ben Ahmed (38.6 kilometres (24.0 mi)) was built by China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE).

The fourth one between Oued Zem and Kasba Tadla (40 kilometres (25 mi)) was built by a Moroccan contractor, Houar.

With traffic estimated at 3,700 vehicles per day (2018), the expressway serves the cities of Ben Ahmed, Khouribga, Oued Zem, Bejaad and Kasba Tadla.