Two Canadians are among those killed in a devastating terror attack on a crowded cafe in the historic central square of Marrakech, Morocco on Thursday.
A statement from the Moroccan government Friday said two Canadians, two French citizens, a citizen of the Netherlands and two Moroccans were among the 15 dead.
According to a report from a Montreal radio station the two Canadians were a married Montreal couple.
As of Friday morning, the Department of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of only one death.
"Authorities in Morocco have confirmed that one Canadian citizen is among the victims who lost their lives in the explosion. Consular assistance is being provided to the family, in this difficult time," said a statement emailed to CTV.ca.
The statement added: "We have no further information regarding other Canadian casualties or fatalities."
The suspected suicide bombing at the cafe, which is popular with foreigners, was the worst terror attack the North African country has experienced in eight years.
The death toll was originally listed as 16. More than 20 people were wounded.
According to Morocco's state news agency MAP, two of the injured died in hospital.
Moroccan police and authorities were working to restore calm in Marrakech, a major tourist destination for the country.
The attack occurred in the legendary central square Djemaa el-Fna that leads to the city's open air souk, or market. The massive square is packed with snake charmers, magic potion ingredient-sellers and storytellers during the day, and by open-air food stalls at night.
