Khalid Al‑Samadi, director of the Moroccan Center for Educational Studies and Research, said that Moroccan citizens over the age of 40 who wish to qualify for teaching positions can, under Moroccan law, apply to the head of government for an exceptional licence that exempts them from the age restriction. Al‑Samadi made the remarks during an appearance on the “Niqash Al‑Yawm” programme broadcast by the “Al‑Yawm 24” website. He recalled his time as an advisor to the Ministry of Education and Training under the government of Saadeddine Othmani, noting that the Prime Minister’s office routinely receives dozens of requests for such licences. He argued that the recent change in the age limit—from 30 to 40 years—should not be viewed as a permanent increase but rather as a gradual step back toward a “normal” upper age threshold. Al‑Samadi suggested that the limit could eventually be raised to 45 years, a figure he said would align with the principle of parity in professional career paths, especially after similar adjustments were made in retirement and career progression policies. In addition to the age issue, Al‑Samadi highlighted broader challenges in the teacher‑training system. He stressed that addressing the crisis of entry into the teaching profession requires more than adjusting age limits; it must also involve reforms in teacher training and qualification pathways.