Although they are opulent and ancient, it's now possible to book a riad in the same way as a normal hotel. You just need to enter your destination and dates of travel into the Expedia wizard above, and click search, which filters your results to show only this type of accommodation. Those on a budget can even save some money by bunding flights and car rentals in one package, no matter if you're after a traditional Arab mansion or an opulent palace fit for a sultan.