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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.

OP posts:
Wonderi · 09/01/2025 13:02

I personally wouldn’t take a used one (even if it’s clean).
I would find it disrespectful.

I’d either buy a packaged one here and take or just buy one there or just go without.

housethatbuiltme · 09/01/2025 13:00

sleepitoff · 09/01/2025 11:38

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

How, I fully support masturbation but that includes your hand... using your hand magically solves the issue your complaining about. Its not judgement, just common sense.

FatFiatMultiplaWhopper · 09/01/2025 12:57

RobertaFirmino · 09/01/2025 11:40

I'm not sure it is fair on the security staff to put them in a position where they have to handle a used sex toy.

This. No, it's not respectful, and it's weird that you can't make do without it for a few days.

bigkidatheart · 09/01/2025 12:56

Rewindpresse · 09/01/2025 12:33

Blimey! I’m rather more concerned about the poor security team potentially having to handle a used sex toy and knowing where that’s been. I hope they get danger money to afford the bleach.

It was a joke, i personally wouldn't take it and would buy one over there if i needed it

poemsandwine · 09/01/2025 12:50

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 09/01/2025 12:46

OP wants us all to know she loves a wank... she wants the security to know she loves a wank.... we are now all part of the wank...

Nailed it, I think.

poemsandwine · 09/01/2025 12:49

sleepitoff · 09/01/2025 11:38

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

No, it's not! You're the one posting about taking it through security. It was a completely valid comment and solution if you worry about embarrassment in the airport.

StrawHatLuffy · 09/01/2025 12:47

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 09/01/2025 12:46

OP wants us all to know she loves a wank... she wants the security to know she loves a wank.... we are now all part of the wank...

Plot twist

OP is a man and is taking a Fleshlight...

🤪

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 09/01/2025 12:46

OP wants us all to know she loves a wank... she wants the security to know she loves a wank.... we are now all part of the wank...

Imperrysmum · 09/01/2025 12:44

Bogginsthe3rd · 09/01/2025 11:28

Can it also be used as a weapon ?

death by dildo

Waitingfordoggo · 09/01/2025 12:44

Not the point but I'm amazed sex toys are illegal in Thailand considering what goes on there!

Roryno · 09/01/2025 12:43

They will quite likely need it to go into the tray and through the scanner. And sometimes they love a snigger at things like that. Sometimes they won’t even notice.

Mingenious · 09/01/2025 12:42

You shouldn’t take them to Thailand as they’re illegal but I took a very discreet bullet with no issues.

despairnow · 09/01/2025 12:42

Well it was advised by friends who are resident there and so we did.

WoolySnail · 09/01/2025 12:42

Thegoatliesdownonbroadway · 09/01/2025 12:34

Please let us know how you got in, in a couple of years time, when they let you come home😀

Was that how you got in, as in how you got in the country? Or I have a filthy mind in response to auto correct changing it to 'how you got in' ? 😂

TheOtherAgentJohnson · 09/01/2025 12:41

despairnow · 09/01/2025 12:35

lol. I've been to Morocco, it's very conservative. You need to. Wear head covering and cover up. It just seems an awful idea. And risky.

It's really not all that conservative, and you don't need to wear a head covering, or cover up that much (not like in e.g. Qatar or Saudi).

Gettingslimmer · 09/01/2025 12:40

Surprised at the whole they’ve seen it all stuff, sure they have, but I’d bet good money they don’t have daily vibrators in hand luggage to morroco. For the very simple reason most people would be far too embarassed and avoid that like the plague. Just look at the answers on here, no one is saying, yeah go for it, I do it all the time. So I’d assume it’s relavitely rare. Plus who wants to be handling someone else’s used sex toy, they don’t get paid enough for that.

i always take a hold bag now, ever since they thought they found something in my cabin bag, and searched it for ages, item by item, even laying my knickers out, in front of the busy queue, worked out it was a metal rod in the handle of my plastic hair brush. I swore then I’d always check a bag. And I do.

CollectedStories · 09/01/2025 12:40

sleepitoff · 09/01/2025 12:33

I’m so not tetchy or sensitive! I just find some of these comments bizarre - I’m sorry if that makes me come across badly but it’s how I feel

What exactly is it you're finding bizarre? That some posters would find it embarrassing if their vibrators were fished out of a cabin bag by airport staff at a security check? That people, some of whom know Marrakesh, are responding to a question you posted about not wanting 'issues' or to 'appear disrespectful' when transporting a vibrator in a cabin bag?

Arlanymor · 09/01/2025 12:38

I think some people have really unnecessarily jumped all over the OP on this post - she's trying to ensure she doesn't break the law/cause disrespect on her travels - so she came on here to ask a question, which is admirable actually.

Wanting to take a vibrator on holiday doesn't mean:

  • You have a sex addiction where you have to get off your rocks every five minutes
  • You have a voyeuristic need for people to view your sex toy
  • You plan on packing a DIRTY toy just for fun and to disgust bag handlers

It just means that she wants to have fun on her holiday and - guess what - sex is fun! Also a toy is much less labour-intensive than your hand, there's no two ways about it.

Have a good time OP.

Agapornis · 09/01/2025 12:38

They didn't check my luggage on the way into Morocco. Usually luggage is scanned at the airport of departure, so by UK staff, not entry. So if anything, it could get confiscated on your way home.

Also re the Douane's list including writings - I've definitely brought a book or two on holiday. Possibly tourist privilege - you get away with more.

Edit: wtf re previous poster, you don't have to wear a scarf! Follow the local women's fashion. Plenty of them will be wearing jeans and a top. Obviously don't wander around in a bikini in markets etc.

Kenway01 · 09/01/2025 12:37

CluelessAboutBiology · 09/01/2025 12:36

I’m thinking of the scene in Crocodile Dundee ….”call that a knife? This is a knife”

lol, that too, then the op would need the bad dragon range of toys

BlackStrayCat · 09/01/2025 12:37

Nobody is shocked you masturbate. People are answering your question.

No. Do not.

It looks like it is not legal and even if it is it would be foolish to argue, do you even speak French?

FumingTRex · 09/01/2025 12:36

I think it is disrespectful to expect airport staff in a conservative Muslim country to have to handle or engage with your sex toy.

CluelessAboutBiology · 09/01/2025 12:36

Kenway01 · 09/01/2025 11:51

in the hands of Jason Bourne / John Wick (film character), anything is possible

Edited

I’m thinking of the scene in Crocodile Dundee ….”call that a knife? This is a knife”

WoolySnail · 09/01/2025 12:35

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. 🙂

Not all countries are forward thinking, especially on the matter of sex etc

despairnow · 09/01/2025 12:35

Thegoatliesdownonbroadway · 09/01/2025 12:34

Please let us know how you got in, in a couple of years time, when they let you come home😀

lol. I've been to Morocco, it's very conservative. You need to. Wear head covering and cover up. It just seems an awful idea. And risky.

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