Tragedy as Brit, 47, mysteriously dies while on holiday in Morocco with girlfriend

The family of a British businessman have demanded answers after he died suddenly while on in .

Dad-of-two Allen McKenna, 47, was in with his 25-year-old Moroccan girlfriend Majda Mjaoual in February when he collapsed. She later told his family that he had died of a , and said Allen had been buried in the city - but did not provide a location. Now, Mr McKenna's heartbroken family have said they are desperate to find out what happened to him, and are urging authorities in Britain and Morocco to help them.

They also allege that Majda has not been replying to calls and text messages. She is said to have returned to the UK after Allen's death to organise his affairs.

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As well as not being told where his body is buried, the family have also claimed they are yet to receive an official death certificate or a coroner's report.

Allen's dad, Alan McKenna, who lives in Adelaide, Australia, has described the situation as "soul destroying". He told Australia's 9 News: "He deserves better. He deserves to come back here to South 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."

Mark Parsons, a close friend of Allen's, meanwhile told the broadcaster: "I still don't want it to be true... I'll never have a friend like Alan again. It's essential… I need to be able to have a memorial with them, a funeral, a place to go visit."

Allen 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.

Last month, Australian media reported that Mr McKenna had been treated for an abscess on his throat not long before travelling to Morocco.

The has contacted the Foreign Office for comment. , the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Interpol are also said to be investigating.