A British businessman has died suddenly whilst on holiday in Morocco, with his family demanding answers from his 25-year-old girlfriend.
The family of Allen McKenna, 47, say they have no idea how he died or where the father-of-two is buried after he collapsed in the city of Casablanca.
The 47-year-old died from a heart attack, according to his girlfriend Majda Mjaoual.
Mjaoual said she buried his body two days later, though has allegedly not given the location of the body.
The couple were on holiday in Morocco
McKenna’s father, Alan Moorhead, said he received a call from the 25-year-old on February 22, with the 47-year-old’s body in the background.
His grieving family are desperate to find out where he is buried, with all contact with Mjaoual allegedly ceasing following his death. The family claims she has not been responding to their texts or calls.
Friends of McKenna, who was based in Adelaide, Australia, said they think the circumstances were “unusual”.
They have reportedly said that they have not seen a death certificate or report from a coroner.
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Mjaoual is understood to have flown to the UK to organise his affairs after his passing.
Moorhead, who also lives in Adelaide, told local news: “It's soul destroying. I don't know where to move, I don't know what to do.
“He deserves better. He deserves to come back here to South Australia and then all the family can have closure.
“It's just unbelievable. She's not answering any messages, phone calls, texts - nothing. I just want my lad back.”
A close friend, Mark Parsons, said that he’ll “never have a friend like Allen again”.
His girlfriend said he collapsed in the city of Casablanca
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McKenna grew up in Harrogate before later studying at University of South Australia.
At the time of his death, he was running a brewery and two other companies based in the UK.
A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man following his death in Morocco and are in contact with the local authorities.”
North Yorkshire Police, Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Interpol are also said to be investigating.
