Mariam Zakzouk

Mariam has a BA in Multimedia Journalism and two minors in Creative Writing and Anthropology. If you look for Mariam, you’ll probably find her scouring Cairo for new places to explore. She’s probably on her 6th cup of coffee right now, watching something obscure on Netflix.

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Arts & Culture
‘Asisa Liza: The American Pastor Who Teaches Comparative Religion in Egypt
In the Fall semester of 2021, Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy walked into the ‘Religions of the World’ class,...

Mariam Zakzouk 4 March 2022
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Arts & Culture
The Relationship Risk: The Dating Experience with Strict Parenting
“At first, I asked for things – outings, clothes – that were mostly met with disagreement. When...

Mariam Zakzouk 2 March 2022
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Buzz
6 Copy-Cat Egyptian Series that are Just Too Uncanny
Over the last few years, much like Egyptian films copying Western ones, there has been a number...

Mariam Zakzouk 28 February 2022
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Arts & Culture
The Story of Heisa, the Last Standing Nubian Island
“Two more meters, hanet (almost there)!” shouts the tour guide at us, a group of panting tourists...

Mariam Zakzouk 17 February 2022
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Arts & Culture
Meet Zeinab EL Kawashti: The Female Wedding Officiator Defying Gender Roles
In December 2020, Zeinab el Kawashti married a couple, Sondos and Karim, in front of their family...

Mariam Zakzouk 17 February 2022
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From Fried Chicken to Tteok-bokki: The Ultimate Guide to Korean Food in Cairo
Korean culture has made a noticeable buzz in Cairo over the last few years, with particular...

Mariam Zakzouk 12 February 2022
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Arts & Culture
El Wekala: Cairo’s Historic Go-To Market for Thrifting
“Wekalet el Balah” (the market of dates), more commonly known as El Wekala is a landmark of...

Mariam Zakzouk 11 February 2022
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Arts & Culture
A Boba Fanatic’s Guide to Bubble Tea in Cairo
Boba has taken Egypt by storm over the last few years, with tea shops popping up in...

Mariam Zakzouk 9 February 2022
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Arts & Culture
Winter Activities to do apart from Eating
From snow in Hurghada to weeks without the sun in Cairo, most would not hesitate to say...

Mariam Zakzouk 28 January 2022
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Arts & Culture
Perusing Books Amidst a Pandemic: the Cairo Book Fair to Offer Vaccinations for Attendees
One of Egypt’s most popular attractions, the Cairo book fair, is returning this year with management regulations...

Mariam Zakzouk 25 January 2022
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‘Perfect Strangers’ Sparks Viral Controversy Among Egyptian Audiences
Controversy erupted on social media following the release of Netflix’s first Arabic original film ‘Ashab wala A’azz’...

Mariam Zakzouk 23 January 2022