Yoff

Yoff is a coastal settlement on the Atlantic edge of Dakar, where fishing boats line the sand and daily life follows the rhythm of the sea and nearby prayer calls. The community is closely associated with the Lebou, and local identity is expressed less through monuments than through living practices tied to fishing, boat work, and ceremonies. Markets and small commerce sit alongside the working shoreline, while Dakar’s growth brings new connections and pressures. Even so, Yoff keeps a distinct sense of place, shaped by community ties, religion, and an economy still rooted in the ocean.