Can you put a tagine pot in checked luggage?

Yes, you can put a tagine pot in checked luggage — it’s the sensible place for one, since the clay or ceramic is heavy and breakable and won’t pass as hand luggage without risk. Wrap it thoroughly in clothes or bubble wrap, and pack the conical lid and base separately so they don’t crack against each other.

Decorative glazed tagines are purely for serving and travel fine when cushioned well. If you want one you’ll actually cook in, buy a plain unglazed cooking tagine and season it at home, and pad it just as carefully.

Keep the weight in mind, as a big tagine can eat into your baggage allowance quickly. Many shops will box and wrap it for travel if you ask, which is worth doing for a fragile souvenir.