The unexplained death of a British businessman while vacationing in Morocco has prompted a frantic search for answers from his family, who express deep concern over the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Allen McKenna, 47, collapsed in Casablanca, leaving behind a grieving father and two children. His family remains largely in the dark regarding the specifics of his death and the location of his final resting place. According to McKenna’s girlfriend, Majda Mjaoual, he succumbed to a heart attack. She claims to have buried him just days later, yet has reportedly refused to disclose the burial site.
“It’s soul destroying,” stated Alan Moorhead, McKenna’s father, recounting a recent call where his son’s body was visible in the background. “I don’t know where to move, I don’t know what to do.”
The family reports that all communication with Mjaoual has abruptly ceased since Allen’s death, leaving them desperate for information and closure. Friends of McKenna, who resided in Adelaide, Australia, have described the situation as “unusual,” noting the absence of a death certificate or coroner’s report.
“He deserves better. He deserves to come back here to South Australia and then all the family can have closure.”
It is understood that Mjaoual traveled to the United Kingdom following McKenna’s death, purportedly to manage his affairs. Mark Parsons, a close friend, reflected on the loss: “I’ll never have a friend like Allen again.”
McKenna, originally from Harrogate and later educated at the University of South Australia, was a successful entrepreneur, operating a brewery and two other businesses based in the UK at the time of his death. He had established himself as a respected figure in Adelaide.
The Foreign Office has confirmed they are providing support to McKenna’s family and are liaising with Moroccan authorities. Investigations have been launched by several agencies, including North Yorkshire Police, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs, and Interpol.
- Allen McKenna was 47 years old at the time of his death.
- He was a father of two and ran multiple businesses in both the UK and Australia.
- His family is currently unable to locate his remains or receive communication from his girlfriend, Majda Mjaoual.
The circumstances surrounding McKenna’s death remain under intense scrutiny as authorities work to uncover the truth and bring resolution for his grieving loved ones.
