45,000 families were estimated to have been expelled; a large portion of them had lived in Algeria for over a decade.[6][7][8] Most Moroccans had lived wealthy lifestyles and were in good conditions prior to the expulsion.[9] Many families were separated; Moroccans who had married Algerians were not deported but their family members usually were. Many Moroccans have not yet been reunited with their families.[9][10]