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Rali Dakar returns to Portugal in 2027. First stage will be in the Algarve
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 30/10/2026, 09:12:01 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 08:07:42 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 30/10/2026, 09:26:24 UTC.
Briefings
The Amaury Sport Organisation announced that the 2027 Dakar Rally will be held in Portugal and Morocco in January, replacing the cancelled Saudi Arabia route due to regional conflicts. The 49th edition will run from January 9-23, with the Algarve hosting the start and technical checks, followed by a 7,824 km course split between Portugal and Morocco. The event is scheduled to open the FIA and FIM World Rally Raid Championships, with 350 registered drivers. This marks the first time the rally will visit Portugal since 2006 and 19 years after the 2008 cancellation in Mauritania.
Key points
- The 2027 Dakar Rally will be held in Portugal and Morocco in January, replacing the cancelled Saudi Arabia route due to regional conflicts involving Huthis and Iranian support.
- The 49th edition will run from January 9-23, with the Algarve hosting the start and technical checks, followed by a 7,824 km course split between Portugal and Morocco.
Context
The Amaury Sport Organisation announced the 2027 Dakar Rally route change after being forced to discontinue the Saudi Arabia route due to regional conflicts. The rally will open the FIA and FIM World Rally Raid Championships, with 350 registered drivers. This marks the first time the rally will visit Portugal since 2006 and 19 years after the 2008 cancellation in Mauritania.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the Amaury Sport Organisation's statement regarding the 2027 route change and the 49th edition details. Specific dates for the 2028 Saudi Arabia return are mentioned as 'subject to approval by the FIA'. The evidence does not confirm the exact number of drivers or the full course distance for the 2027 edition, only the 49th edition's 7,824 km total distance.
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