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Dakar Rally 2027 Relocates from Saudi Arabia to Portugal and Morocco
By Rhyter Times Desk · 5m ago
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
|---|---|---|
| Al JazeeraCenter | Dakar Rally 2027 to be held in Portugal, Morocco as Saudi hosting revoked | first |
| Racer | Dakar Rally set for Portugal-to-Morocco route in 2027 | +2 h |
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The 2027 Dakar Rally will be held across Portugal and Morocco instead of Saudi Arabia, according to reporting from Al Jazeera and Racer. Al Jazeera reports that organizers characterized the move away from Saudi territory as an "exceptional and one-off" decision, with the race tentatively slated to run from January 9 through January 23.
According to Racer, the 49th edition of the endurance race will feature 4,341 kilometers (2,607 miles) of special stages. The route is set to journey from Portugal into the deserts of Morocco, ultimately concluding in Marrakech.
How outlets are covering this
The 2027 Dakar Rally is shifting away from its scheduled host nation of Saudi Arabia to take place across Portugal and Morocco. The upcoming event is anticipated to take place in January 2027 across thousands of kilometers of terrain.
Shared reporting
- The 2027 Dakar Rally will no longer take place in Saudi Arabia.
- The 2027 route will traverse Portugal and Morocco.
Different framing
- Al Jazeera focuses on the procedural and administrative decision, stating that Saudi Arabia's hosting rights were "revoked" and quoting organizers describing the relocation as "exceptional and one-off."
- Racer emphasizes race mechanics and course geography, highlighting the 49th edition number, specific stage distances, and the route finishing in Marrakech.
Why it matters
The relocation reflects a rare mid-cycle disruption for the historic competition, which temporarily pulls the event back toward its North African roots after several consecutive years of running in the Arabian Peninsula.
Sources
- Dakar Rally 2027 to be held in Portugal, Morocco as Saudi hosting revoked
Al jazeera · 4h ago
- Dakar Rally set for Portugal-to-Morocco route in 2027
Racer · 1h ago
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