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Kouss-Kouss Festival in Marseille
Overview
The 9th edition of the Kouss-Kouss Festival in Marseille, scheduled from August 21 to September 6, 2026, focuses on the culinary and cultural significance of couscous. The festival theme emphasizes Mediterranean biodiversity and aromatic herbs, such as mint, coriander, and fennel, to explore the relationship between traditional food and the living environment.
During the event, Marseille features over 200 participating culinary addresses. Notable activities include a large-scale communal meal in the Noailles district at the restaurant Le Femina, where Chef Mustafa Kachetel prepares traditional barley semolina couscous. The festivities include parades, singing, and the temporary designation of Rue du Musée as ‘rue du Couscous’.
The celebration of couscous as part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage extends beyond Marseille, with upcoming events in Paris and the release of the book ‘Couscous Connexions’ by chef Abdel Alaoui, which aims to bridge traditional heritage with contemporary creativity.
Entities
Marseille · Darkoum · Mustafa Kachetel · Kouss-Kouss Festival · Le Femina
Timeline
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7 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesKouss Kouss Festival celebrates couscous heritage in FranceThe Kouss Kouss Festival celebrates couscous heritage in France, featuring large-scale communal dining in Marseille and highlighting the dish's status as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
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22 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesKouss-Kouss Festival returns to Marseille for 9th editionThe 9th Kouss-Kouss Festival will be held in Marseille from August 21 to September 6, 2026, featuring over 300 locations and a theme centered on Mediterranean aromatic and wild herbs.
Sources
la-croix.com · leseco.ma · madeinmarseille.net · marmiton.org · marseille.love-spots.com