About Mojo Yoga Morocco

'Mojo ~ a magic charm, talisman, or spell, influence, especially magic power'

Mojo” first appeared in the 1920s in the southern United States from the Gullah word “moco” (magic), Gullah being Creole spoken by some groups of African-Americans. The ultimate root of “mojo” was the word “moco'o,” which means “shaman or medicine man” in the African language Fulani.

Now the word “Mojo” has become a word for one’s inner spirit or inner power.

In 2018 Joanna and Mohamed met for the first time. Joanna was feeling a little lost, her spirit jaded. Mohamed had a similar feeling of stagnancy and inertia. They recognised a kindred spirit in each other and from there grew their plans for a future living and working together.

Mojo Yoga Morocco was born from this idea of finding the inner spirit or magic and somehow it felt appropriate as our names together make Mo Jo!

We aspire to helping our guests connect with their inner magic, their Mojo and it seems fitting to associate with a word that has it’s roots in Africa.

In February 2022, Mohamed and Joanna began a project building a house in the mountains 3km inland from the famous surf village of Taghazout. The house was completed in April 2023

- About us -

Mohamed and Joanna offer small, exclusive yoga and surf holidays. Joanna is a postgraduate of the Devon School of Yoga. Mohamed is a qualified surf instructor and musician.

Joanna Steele-Perkins

Yoga Teacher

I am an English yoga teacher living in Taghazout Agadir, Morocco. Before moving to Morocco, I taught Body Balance and Yoga in sports centres and village halls in beautiful Somerset, UK, where I had lived most of my life.

I was looking for a change and fell in love with Morocco when I visited in December 2019. I took the momentous decision to move to Morocco in October 2019, where I have been living with my Mohamed ever since.

My training enables me to offer a variety of different classes, particularly Vinyasa Flow and Yin. I have experience teaching large and small classes and one-to-one classes. My approach is to be inclusive and offer yoga to all ages and abilities.

Qualifications
Devon School of Yoga - 500 hrs TTC
Verity Sawyer - Yin & Five Elements TT - 50 hrs

Mohamed El Aafifi

Surf Instructor

Mohamed was born and grew up in “Paradise Valley” near Taghazout Agadir. He is a talented musician, mostly playing a variety of string instruments and writing music. He has had a varied career, including working as a sound editor.

Mohamed then had a change of career and became a surf instructor ten years ago, but he still enjoys musical pursuits.

Qualification
BF1 Surf Instructor

Joanna's calm and accepting nature brings a serene quality to her classes. She creates a feeling of belonging to a group. Her instruction and continued guidance within the poses allow everyone to get the best from their practise, whatever their level

~ Sarah Q.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Joanna, Mohammed and Mini Mo for such a lovely time. What I thought you did as well was being so adaptable to our requests and changing the itinerary to suit our needs.

~ Lynn