Housing allowance
Got this from 2003..
You are basically right when you say the allowance is a non starter. This has been hashed out on other threads if you care to do a search. In a nutshell, the allowance is 85000dhs for an F/O, and it will cost you upwards of 120000 plus utilities to live in an equivalent villa in a preferred area. That is why few people do it.
Any updates on the latest housing allowance if you chose to stay on your own?