Dakar Rally Heads to Portugal and Morocco for 2027

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Organizers confirmed that the 2027 Dakar Rally will run from Portugal to Morocco, returning to Africa after two decades. The relocation follows security concerns in Saudi Arabia, including Houthi strikes linked to Iran.

From Algarve to Marrakech Photo by Honda. The 49th Dakar Rally has found its home, as organizers have confirmed the 2027 edition will run from Portugal to Morocco. The move marks a genuine return to the event's roots, bringing the rally back to Africa for the first time in two decades. [cuttext][/cuttext] The relocation is a direct response to security concerns in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where Iran-backed Houthi strikes prompted the Amaury Sport Organisation and Saudi Motorsport Company to