# Dakar Rally 2027 to run in Portugal and Morocco after Saudi hosting revoked

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-30 10:21 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/30/dakar-rally-2027-to-be-held-in-portugal-morocco-as-saudi-hosting-revoked?traffic_source=rss

> The 2027 Dakar Rally will begin with a prologue and first stage in Portugal before moving to Morocco for 11 stages and a rest day. Organisers said the race was moved from Saudi Arabia over security concerns; its new January 9–23 dates remain subject to FIA approval.