# Dakar Rally to be held in Portugal and Morocco

The Dakar Rally will move to Portugal and Morocco for 2027. It is the first return to Africa since 2007. Organizers cite security threats in Saudi Arabia as the reason for the shift.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/motoring/motorsport/dakar-rally-finds-a-safer-new-home-in-portugal/

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Created: 2026-10-30T12:24:33.291876+00:00

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