A British businessman’s tragic and mysterious death in Morocco has raised many questions, particularly after his Moroccan wife inherited his entire fortune.
Allen McKenna, 47, a successful company director, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing with his wife, Majda Mjaoual, in February 2025.
His father, Alan Moorhead, has been left in the dark about the circumstances of his son’s death, despite receiving a brief video call showing McKenna’s body.
Since then, communication from Mjaoual has been sparse, and the details surrounding the death remain unclear.
The Family’s Disagreement and Lack of Information
McKenna’s father claims that when Mjaoual informed him of his son’s death, she said that Allen had suffered a heart attack at her family’s home in Casablanca. However, McKenna’s father has alleged that she refused to provide a death certificate or disclose where his son was buried.
Mjaoual, speaking exclusively to MailOnline, referred to the matter as “personal” and explained that she had informed both the authorities in Morocco and the British consulate about Allen’s passing.
She has since accused his father of harassing her and has refused to share further details of the situation.
Complicated Relationship and Inheritance Concerns
According to friends of McKenna, there was significant animosity between him and his father, especially after McKenna converted to Islam and married Mjaoual in a mosque ceremony.
McKenna’s father disapproved of his son’s conversion, and the relationship became strained.
Despite this, McKenna’s will reportedly names Mjaoual as the sole beneficiary of his estate.
Friends believe that the underlying tension between McKenna’s family and his wife could be a major factor in the dispute surrounding his death.
The Background of Allen McKenna and His Relationship with Mjaoual
McKenna, originally from Harrogate, UK, had a successful career running brewing companies and a security firm.
He met Mjaoual in London in 2017 after his first marriage ended, and the two quickly became a couple.
McKenna later converted to Islam, and the couple married in a ceremony at Regents Park Mosque in London.
The couple initially lived in London, but later moved to Harrogate, where McKenna’s business ventures were based.
It was in this town that their marriage and McKenna’s life would take a tragic turn.
Mystery Surrounding McKenna’s Death and the Inheritance
The cause of McKenna’s death remains uncertain.
A Moroccan death certificate lists the day of his death just after arriving in Casablanca, indicating he passed away at a residential address.
An autopsy was conducted, but further details have not been made public.
The fact that Mjaoual has inherited McKenna’s estate, including his businesses, has raised suspicions.
McKenna’s father claims that his son had been in and out of hospitals in the weeks leading up to his death, and that he had been treated at Lewisham Hospital before his passing.
The Aftermath: What Happened to McKenna’s Businesses?
Following McKenna’s death, his businesses seem to have come to a halt.
McKenna Brewery, based in Bradford, was reported to be closed, and employees have not been seen working for weeks.
Neighbors of McKenna and Mjaoual’s Harrogate home have reported seeing Mjaoual clearing out their rented property, which was later put up for rent.
Removal vans, believed to be linked to Mjaoual’s family, were spotted moving out the couple’s belongings, and the property was emptied shortly after McKenna’s death.
Mjaoual’s Public Life and Social Media Activity
Mjaoual’s social media profile, which has since been deleted, featured glamorous photos from her travels to various countries like Tokyo, Rome, and Dubai, but intriguingly, none of the images included McKenna.
Neighbors also revealed that she had been seen walking their dog with her family members shortly before moving out of the Harrogate property.
The sudden disappearance of McKenna’s presence in the neighborhood and the dramatic changes to the couple’s home have only fueled suspicions about the true nature of his death.
Investigations and Ongoing Mystery
Authorities, including the Foreign Office, North Yorkshire Police, and Interpol, are reportedly investigating McKenna’s death.
The case has drawn attention due to the unusual circumstances and the growing concerns about Mjaoual’s inheritance of McKenna’s estate.
As the investigation continues, questions about the involvement of McKenna’s family, his relationship with Mjaoual, and the true cause of his death remain unanswered.