Well said ANSA and Schnowser,,
It's not a competition to see who can get the cheapest maid,and 4000dhs to an agency, looks to me like 4000dhs wasted.
It pays to look after your maid after all we trust them with our most precious things....our kids..
1000-1400dhs in their hand plus flight every year or every other year seems to be a reasonable amount. I also help out with phone bills, and general shopping if she is out with us.