Yoff & Layène Mausoleum
Yoff
A traditional fishing village beside the airport and holy site of the Layene Sufi brotherhood, with a white-and-green mausoleum by the sea and a bustling fishing beach.
Yoff is a traditional fishing village of the Lebou people on Dakar's north coast and the birthplace of the Layene Sufi brotherhood. The white-and-green mausoleum of Serigne Limamou Laye beside the sea is a pilgrimage site for believers. The village retains its traditions of self-governance, with narrow lanes, and the beach is lined with brightly coloured fishing boats, which makes for a lively scene in the evening when the catch comes ashore. Nearby Yoff Beach is also a surf spot. When visiting the mausoleum, remove your shoes and dress modestly, and ask permission before photographing worshippers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Village des Arts de Dakar
- Ngor Island
- African Renaissance Monument
- Mamelles Lighthouse
- Mosque of the Divinity
- Marché HLM
- Pointe des Almadies
- Soumbédioune Artisan Village & Fish Market