Two British Tourists Found Dead in Agadir Hotel

Two British tourists were found dead in a hotel room in Agadir, Morocco, and at least two other guests were taken to hospital in critical condition, prompting an investigation by Moroccan authorities. The cause of the deaths and illnesses has not been officially established.

Hotel staff reportedly found the tourists on Monday, November 2, and notified management, who contacted police. Forensic teams examined the room and collected samples and other evidence. Investigators also searched areas including the hotel kitchen, roof and outbuildings, according to reports.

The bodies were transferred to a morgue for autopsies, which are expected to help determine the cause of death. Reports differ on the number of other guests hospitalized: several accounts say at least two, while one account reported three. Their identities have not been publicly disclosed. One report said Moroccan media identified the surviving guests as French nationals.

Initial reports described food poisoning and a gas leak as possibilities under investigation. A Moroccan outlet later attributed the deaths and illnesses to a suspected carbon monoxide leak involving the hotel’s air-conditioning and cooling system....