How It Works
The U.S. Embassy in Rabat is selling surplus/excess property via an Internet-based electronic auction. Each auction will be activated for a period that clearly states the start and end dates. This information is available on the information panel of the web application. During this period, you can participate actively, and submit your bid(s) for the lots of surplus/excess property that are of interest to you.
Increasing your bids is possible only in local currency (Moroccan Dirham – MAD). During the auction, you should monitor your bids so you can react to bidding developments. Successful bidders will be notified via email following the conclusion of an auction. ALL SALES ARE FINAL and considered to be closed when the buyer signs the receipt at the time of pick up.
IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding Property and Vehicles:
The U.S. Embassy sells surplus property and vehicles “as is” with no warranties implied concerning operating conditions. Bidders will be required to pay all associated fees and taxes. Payment of any/all customs duties is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Bidders are also strongly encouraged to verify the exact registration process for vehicles purchased from a diplomatic mission. The buyer bears all costs and responsibilities for these procedures. The U.S. Embassy in Rabat will not provide any assistance with the registration of auctioned vehicles. No assistance will be given for exporting the car to another country. The buyer is responsible for the payment of all export fees and customs duties. Each bidder is responsible for all tax or customs duties that may be due at the time of payment. A list of all winning bidders will be provided – by request – to the Moroccan Tax Authority.
How to Pay for Your Items
Payment is due within five (5) working days via check or cash to the U.S. Embassy account located at BMCI Bank (for vehicles, please refer to the special instructions below).
Bank: BMCI Bank
Agency: AV ABTAL
Address: Angle Avenue Al Abtal et rue Oued Sebou, Rabat
If you have bid and won more than one Lot, you can pay the total amount due of all Lots in one payment. Lots can be retrieved only when successful payment has been verified. Receipt of payment is considered complete when money reaches the U.S. Embassy’s bank account. It will not be possible to pick up your Lot(s) if your payment is not confirmed on the U.S. Embassy bank account or if you do not have an approved receipt of payment.
SPECIAL PROCEDURE for Vehicles:
Upon selection, winners are notified and asked to sign a bill of sale for the vehicle purchased. The bill of sale is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for approval. Please note that this process may take at least three (3) weeks. Once approved, the winner is requested to make the Payment due in cash at the U.S. Embassy’s Cashier. After the payment is processed, the vehicle is transferred to the winning bidder. Please refer to the important note on the collection of vehicles.
Note: Diplomatic license plates are removed from the purchased vehicle at the time of transfer.
How to Pick-Up Your Lots
Each auction will display the pick-up address for your lot(s). Pick up locations may vary:
To retrieve your items, you must present a printed copy of your payment receipt, listing the lots you have won.
Pick-up must be by appointment and no longer than five (5) business days after notification of being the successful bidder. When you make your appointment to pick up your lot(s), you will also receive detailed information on your responsibilities to remove your lot(s). If you do not pick up your lot(s) within the aforementioned five (5) days, then they will be considered abandoned and returned to the Embassy’s ownership. There are no exceptions to this rule and the Embassy will not provide refunds for items not picked up before the deadline. No refunds will be given.
PLEASE NOTE: All items are sold as is. The sale is considered final when payment is tendered via the above-referenced payment instructions.
Please note that the Embassy does not deliver items purchased at the auction. Therefore, all buyers are responsible for picking up their purchases. No assistance will be given to load your vehicle so please ensure that you come with adequate help to manage your merchandise.
