Morocco’s National Union of Education – Democratic Trend has issued a warning regarding a growing trend of top-performing students leaving public preparatory classes for private or semi-public schools, or institutions operating through partnerships. The union expressed its concerns in a letter addressed to the Minister of National Education, Preschool Education and Sports, Mohamed Saad Berra. This “drain” of talent is reportedly occurring continuously, impacting the quality and future of public education. The union highlighted a “worrying situation” within the preparatory classes, without providing specific data on the scale of the shift. This development raises concerns about equity and access to quality education within the Moroccan system. The union’s statement suggests a need for government intervention to address the factors driving students towards private options and to bolster the appeal of public schools.