British tourist, employee die in spa after fire erupts in Marrakech hotel

British tourist, employee die in spa after fire erupts in Marrakech hotel
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Friday 24 March 2023 - 12:29

A British tourist and a hotel employee died Wednesday after they were trapped in fire that broke out in Jaal Riad Resort, a five-star hotel in Marrakech.

The British visitor, who is said to be a father of two, perished at the Jaal Riad Resort in Marrakech at 4am when a fire broke out in the facility’s spa, the Sun reported. 

The father, who was in his forties, was reportedly staying at the hotel in the capital of Morocco with friends.

A local hotel employee also died as a result of being trapped by the fire. 

A post-mortem investigation of his body will be required to determine the cause of death .

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