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

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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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Kenway01 · 09/01/2025 14:01

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:46

Not a clue mate. Why is it?

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From Google:

In many Arab, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist countries, showing the soles of your feet is a sign of disrespect, as they're considered the lowest and dirtiest part of the body, since they touch the dirty ground.

ManchesterLu · 09/01/2025 13:51

sleepitoff · 09/01/2025 11:38

I think the comment about using my hand is judgemental about using a vibrator.

No, it's trying to save you the embarrassment of potentially having it taken out of your bag for goodness sake. Have you always been this sensitive?

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:51

WoolySnail · 09/01/2025 13:49

Banana man 😂🍌

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I think his colleagues christened him Puky! Poor man!

WoolySnail · 09/01/2025 13:49

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:23

I once made a security guy at a small airport gag. I was commuting by plane regularly, and had just thrown my wallet and passport into a bag I hadn't used in a fortnight, since the last time I flew -- and he put in his (fortunately gloved) hand and drew out a banana so black and soft it had disintegrated entirely, took one look and gagged, poor man.

I apologised literally every time I saw him for ages. I think his colleagues took to piss out of him...

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Banana man 😂🍌

MrsPeregrine · 09/01/2025 13:49

Why would it be disrespectful? People probably take condoms in their luggage all the time.

CouldItBeAnyMoreObvious · 09/01/2025 13:46

sleepitoff · 09/01/2025 11:34

Unnecessary comment

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Why? The PP made a perfectly acceptable suggestion.
No need for your unnecessary response.
Enjoy vibrating on holiday

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:46

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:44

OK, why is it disrespectful to show someone the sole of your foot in some ME countries?

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Not a clue mate. Why is it?

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:44

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:40

No that wasn't the question. It was if it was disrespectful / problematic. It is legal as the OP established.

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OK, why is it disrespectful to show someone the sole of your foot in some ME countries?

Spirallingdownwards · 09/01/2025 13:44

Moier · 09/01/2025 13:20

Google is your friend!!!

But apparently not yours. That clearly relates to the US as it says so and not Marrakech which is in a Muslim country.

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:42

Spirallingdownwards · 09/01/2025 13:39

You can't see why it would be disrespectful to expect security guards in a Muslim country to come across this?

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Yeah, I mean how could the poor men who are paid to defend an airport against bombs, drugs and human trafficking COPE with a sex toy. SADFACE.

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:40

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:34

It's less that it's 'disrespectful' than that some countries have legal restrictions on the possession of sex toys, as linked above.

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No that wasn't the question. It was if it was disrespectful / problematic. It is legal as the OP established.

MillyBar · 09/01/2025 13:40

You must respect their traditions. If it's a penis shaped dildo, make sure it's circumcised.😉

Spirallingdownwards · 09/01/2025 13:39

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. 🙂

You can't see why it would be disrespectful to expect security guards in a Muslim country to come across this?

kate592 · 09/01/2025 13:36

When your bags get searched it's done by people wearing gloves, I've had it done a few times. I don't know why people are so disgusted by someone touching a washed vibrator wearing gloves, if you own a pet or have had a child you're often cleaning up shit how is that better? Or do people not wash their vibrator after every use? Now that is grim.

The chances are your bag won't be searched, ours weren't when we went to Morocco. Personally though I'd get a bullet vibrator, take the battery out and take it apart and then it just looks like the top of a lipstick.

Heybugee · 09/01/2025 13:35

I think I've watched too many "Real Housewives of..." episodes as I didn't give one second of thought that it might be odd to take a vibrator for a long weekend trip. Not that I've done it.

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:34

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:28

Help me out here as I'm confused. Why is it disrespectful to take a vibrator through Marrakesh security but not (say) Heathrow, Luton, Manchester etc?

It's less that it's 'disrespectful' than that some countries have legal restrictions on the possession of sex toys, as linked above.

Arlanymor · 09/01/2025 13:34

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:28

Help me out here as I'm confused. Why is it disrespectful to take a vibrator through Marrakesh security but not (say) Heathrow, Luton, Manchester etc?

The concern was because of the laws/customs of the country that you are flying into. It's not the airport itself, it's the destination.

ABigBarofChocolate · 09/01/2025 13:34

As long as you take the batteries out it should be fine.

TiredCatLady · 09/01/2025 13:34

It’s unlikely to be confiscated at UK security but may be considered to breach morality laws in Morocco. Up to you if you want to risk that for the sake of a short break. From my own experience with North African and Middle Eastern countries, anything that seems to be a grey area is to be avoided entirely.
It likely counts as an electronic device so you will have to pull it out of your luggage at security in both the U.K. and Morocco along with everything else. It will also need to be charged or have it’s batteries in so as, if asked, you can switch it on/off.

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 13:33

MudpiesinEssex · 09/01/2025 13:31

Is it true "Carry On" scriptwriters look for ideas on Mumsnet?

This scene is bound to involve someone shouting "Son of a camel!" at Charles Hawtrey.

And Barbara Windsor's bra flying off at some unsuitable moment.

MudpiesinEssex · 09/01/2025 13:31

Is it true "Carry On" scriptwriters look for ideas on Mumsnet?

This scene is bound to involve someone shouting "Son of a camel!" at Charles Hawtrey.

FKAT · 09/01/2025 13:28

Help me out here as I'm confused. Why is it disrespectful to take a vibrator through Marrakesh security but not (say) Heathrow, Luton, Manchester etc?

MaggieBsBoat · 09/01/2025 13:28

Put it in one of the small plastic liquids back that way they don’t have to handle it. I wouldn’t want to touch someone else’s potentially unwashed vibrator.

Curiossir · 09/01/2025 13:27

They probably see hundreds every day- I wouldn't worry.