Rabbi Yosef Ohayon was a known kabbalist and a dayan in the bati dinim of Itzrar and Tiznit, Morocco. During the day he worked as a merchant and during all free time studied Torah. His concentration while studying Torah was so intense that a number of times expensive objects were stolen from his home as he was immersed in his studies. He had many students who would gather in his home to study Torah.

Sefarim

Rabbi Yossef Achyan authored Avkat Rochel, a commentary on Midrashim of Chazal and Imrei Yosef.

Kever Rabbi Yossef Ohayon

Rabbi Yossef Ohayon is buried at the end of the ancient cemetery of Tzfat right near the kever of Rabbi Pinchas Ben Yair.

Hillulah of Rabbi Yossef Ohayon

The yortzite of Rabbi Yosef Ochayon is on Kaf Tes Av (29th)on Erev Rosh Chodes Elul.