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Dakar Rally 2027 to be held in Portugal, Morocco as Saudi hosting revoked

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Briefings

The Dakar Rally 2027 is scheduled to be held in Portugal and Morocco instead of Saudi Arabia, following a decision by the organizers to move the event out of the country. This change was described as an exceptional and one-off decision by the organizers.

Key points

• The Dakar Rally 2027 is scheduled for January 9-23, 2027, and will be held in Portugal and Morocco instead of Saudi Arabia.
• Organizers described moving the event out of Saudi Arabia as an 'exceptional and one-off' decision.

Context

The Dakar Rally is a major motorsport event held annually in Morocco, with the 2027 edition planned for January 9-23. The decision to relocate the race from Saudi Arabia to Portugal and Morocco was made by the event organizers.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from organizers regarding the relocation of the event. Specific details about the new route, timing changes, or logistical impacts are not provided.

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