I Came For Couscous is an independent cultural magazine, founded in December 2021, highlighting unique voices and creative minds.
At the crossroads of contemporary creation and social topics, it celebrates the richness and diversity of narratives emerging from Arab, African, and Mediterranean cultures and their global echoes.
Surrounded by a network of writers, artists, and cultural practitioners, I Came For Couscous interweaves plural and personal stories, championing openness, curiosity, and the power of culture to challenge prejudice and connect worlds.
Described by its peers as “aesthetic and intelligent”, I Came For Couscous is a collectible magazine that invites readers on a sensory and intellectual journey — one that celebrates difference, creativity, and the joy of discovering the world through other eyes.
ISSUE 05 IS OUT!
Explore I Came For Couscous Issue 05: Architecture & Construction, Earth & Sustainability, Humanity & Heritage, and Destruction & Repair
We are excited to announce the release of I Came For Couscous Issue 05, featuring four unique covers by Azim Haidaryan. This edition explores essential themes such as Architecture & Construction, Earth & Sustainability, Humanity & Heritage, and Destruction & Repair through five engaging acts.
THE RETURN OF 1-54
Marrakech welcomes back 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, January 30 to February 2, 2025, with exhibitions at la Mamounia, DaDa, and cultural celebrations across the city.
TANGIER UNDER THE RAIN
Writer Abdelkader Benali & photographer Rachid Ouetassi for a poetic wander through a twilight Tangier.
GRAIN ON THE MOVE
Six chefs, couscous masters — Joumana Jacob, Harouna Sow, Youssef Gastli, Sami Tamimi, Abdel Alaoui, and Mareme Cissé —, share their recipes with journalist and writer Farah Keram as Dora Dalila Cheffi paints their portraits.
ICFCC SUBSCRIPTIONS
1 Year : 50 euros
2 Years : 100 euros
Previous issues : ICFCC01 + ICFCC02 = 50 euros
ICFCC01 + ICFCC02 + ICFCC03 + ICFCC04 = 100 euros