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Is it disrespectful/problematic to take a sex toy in hand luggage to Marrakech?

289 replies

sleepitoff · 09/01/2025 11:26

We are going to Marrakech for a holiday in a few weeks and I would like to take my vibrator.

I’m likely to take just cabin bags.

Will I encounter issues either going through or leaving the airport? I know it’s not illegal but I don’t want issues - or to appear disrespectful.

No judgments please, advice only.

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nfkl · 09/01/2025 12:23

Ever heard of something called law?

https://www.douane.gov.ma/dms/loadDocument?documentId=43769#:~:text=Prohibited%20goods%20%3A,to%20morality%20and%20public%20order.

"The importation of the following goods is prohibited : - arms and ammunition, - narcotic drugs, - writings, printed documents, recorded cassettes and video-cassettes and all items contrary to morality and public order."

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk. Morocco is not a liberal democracy.

BlackStrayCat · 09/01/2025 12:23

I have been all over Morocco with work, boyfriends and later, my DD.

I would not take this in hand luggage to Marrekesh and DEFINITELY not during Ramadam. They are very particlular about things like this. DD(5) was taken away for 15 minutes qestioning once. Just because. Alcohol (unopened) has been confiscated.

No idea about legalities, but I would not do it. Also be very respectful with clothing.

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 09/01/2025 12:23

I'm going to sound like a massive prude....
I think it's quite disgusting to have a vibrator in your hand luggage when someone is potentially going to have to go through your luggage. Like maybe you are getting off on the fact that the security person has to handle your used vibrator?

It's a bit like men watching porn on the tube / bus... involving unwitting people into their fantasy wank bank.

HamAndMustardSandwich · 09/01/2025 12:21

Is this poster for real? This comes across as a bit of a kink if you ask me e.g. having your vibrator on display in a public place.

Boomer55 · 09/01/2025 12:21

I can’t see why it would be embarrassing or disrespectful. Vibes are pretty mainstream now. 🤷‍♀️

If you’ve got a vibe bag, just put it in that - I’d take the batteries out though. 🙂

Kenway01 · 09/01/2025 12:21

Gettingslimmer · 09/01/2025 12:20

Highly amused you’re so keen on the op getting this, you’ve posted twice and a link. 😂

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because i didn't realise the rules of the country

thegirlwithemousyhair · 09/01/2025 12:21

No issues at all....

cut to image of dildo on luggage conveyor belt.

😂

justteanbiscuits · 09/01/2025 12:21

Buy one that isn't penis shaped which would be a bit more discreet on the xrays!

Scottishdreams1991 · 09/01/2025 12:19

Bogginsthe3rd · 09/01/2025 11:28

Can it also be used as a weapon ?

Sorry but lol.

Jc2001 · 09/01/2025 12:18

Bogginsthe3rd · 09/01/2025 11:28

Can it also be used as a weapon ?

Pretty much anything can be used as a weapon

christmascanfuckoff · 09/01/2025 12:18

I could not risk my bag being searched and the embarrassment

MinnieBalloon · 09/01/2025 12:18

You’re going on holiday. You should be able to survive without your vibrator and if you can’t you need to look at why that is.

NPET · 09/01/2025 12:17

It certainly isn't disrespectful!!
Only problem I guess is if you're picked out for a search at the airport and you get a male officer doing the search. But even that wld only be a prob if you're embarrassed personally cos they'd be used to such things anyway.
I've taken them (plural) without any probs!

Squeekey · 09/01/2025 12:17

Comedically large obvious phallic one - I wouldn't. A more neutrally designed or bullet style, crack on.

Taxbreaks · 09/01/2025 12:16

If sharing a room with someone you're not married to is an issue there, I would expect having a sex toy to generate some hostility and potentially lead to victim-blaming in the event of any problematic interactions with immigration officers, hotel staff, shop workers or taxi drivers.

MudpiesinEssex · 09/01/2025 12:16

ThatShyRoseViper · 09/01/2025 12:04

Definitely disrespectful to expect someone to possibly have to handle it, not disrespectful to take it on holiday unless you’re rooming with a friend.

They search people's dirty washing.

They're not that sensitive (unlike us).

itsnotagameshow · 09/01/2025 12:16

devilspawn · 09/01/2025 12:00

I'd be paranoid it would go off and just start buzzing, my electric toothbrush did that once and I'm sure people assumed it was something else.

That happened to me! My electric toothbrush started up in a lift going to car hire from arrivals. It was in my big suitcase (hold luggage size) and the family we were in the lift with were in hysterics. I said 'oh no, my toothbrush' but they clearly didn't believe me LOL.

Seasonsfeastings · 09/01/2025 12:15

I put my little purple bullet in my make up bag, never got questioned or asked about it.

Viviennemary · 09/01/2025 12:14

How ridiculous.

travelallthetime · 09/01/2025 12:09

Those saying they are 'sure it will be fine'.....it is illegal to take a sex toy into many countries, The Maldives, Thailand, UAE for example. Off the top of my head im not sure about Morrocco but I would be doing some research before you go!

ruethewhirl · 09/01/2025 12:05

I've no idea on the legality of this, but I'd not do it because of the potential for embarrassment.

ThatShyRoseViper · 09/01/2025 12:04

Definitely disrespectful to expect someone to possibly have to handle it, not disrespectful to take it on holiday unless you’re rooming with a friend.

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 09/01/2025 12:04

@sleepitoff

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