The bustling African city four hours from London hoping to break records

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has open image in gallery A view of homes which were destroyed by the earthquake in Atlas mountain village of Anerni, near Marrakech Those whose job it is to help one of Morocco’s most famous holiday destinations move on say the tragedies will only make the next few years even stronger. open image in gallery Jardin Majorelle garden in Marrakech “We have some of the world’s best hotels just a short walk away from hostels for under €20 a night,” Mountassir says, before going on to list the collection of A-list celebrities who have visited recently, from footballer Kylian Mbappe to former basketball player Michael Jordan. open image in gallery Shams terrace can be found above the Monde des Arts de la Parure museum Day trips If getting lost between the markets and museums before rooftop cocktails doesn’t do it, then Marrakech is a city keen to help you explore its outskirts. open image in gallery The White Camel camp in the Agafay desert When to visit Marrakech Morocco has a warm climate for most of the year but many tourists visit during Europe’s winter, running to the sun between October and February.