Overview
- Organizers Amaury Sport Organisation and Saudi Motorsport Company confirmed in late October that the 2027 Dakar will not be held in Saudi Arabia and will take place in a different territory.
- The decision was made in coordination with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and with support from the FIA and FIM to manage safety and operational risks.
- Organizers said they will name the new host in the coming days and are working directly with teams and partners to help with the complex logistical transition.
- Media reports and insiders have suggested Morocco, possibly with a prologue in Spain, as a candidate but that option remains unconfirmed by officials.
- The race has been held in Saudi Arabia since 2020 and organizers said they expect to return for the Dakar's 50th edition in 2028 if the geopolitical situation allows.