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Last activity 04 October 2021 by GuestPoster296

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temepe5885

Hi all,

How long does it typically take for the 'Office des Changes' to process an international payment from MAD to EUR?
I've been waiting on some insurance money from a Casablanca based insurance company for almost 4 months now.
They said that they're still waiting on the 'Offices des Changes' to process their request.
Are they bs-ing me or does it really take that long (maybe due to Covid) to process the payment?

Thank you.

auzaqlhecgbhnzlifc

It depends on what the funds are for.
Morocco has a controlled currency. The clearlence time depends on factors including the type of funds and proof of reason for transfer, and you.

temepe5885

auzaqlhecgbhnzlifc wrote:

It depends on what the funds are for.
Morocco has a controlled currency. The clearlence time depends on factors including the type of funds and proof of reason for transfer, and you.


It's insurance money from when my father died recently.
How long should it take in your opinion?
It's been 4 months...

temepe5885

Can I contact the Office des Changes directly by the way and ask them whether or not they've received a request from the insurance company?

temepe5885

Anyone...?

GuestPoster296

Good morning
I will be surprised if you will ever see that money. I will go there myself and find out what is happening.

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