A neo-Gothic white-and-grey façade rising over downtown Casablanca's low skyline is one of the city's photographed surprises. The Sacred Heart Cathedral — Église du Sacré-Cœur — was completed in 1930 as a Roman Catholic parish church in the heart of the colonial Protectorate-era ville nouvelle. Its soaring twin spires and clean neo-Gothic volumes stand out against the surrounding Mauresque and Art Deco façades that dominate the rest of the centre.

The cathedral was deconsecrated after Moroccan independence in 1956 and is no longer used for religious services. Since the 1990s it has served as a cultural and exhibition venue under municipal management — contemporary art shows, photography exhibitions, fashion presentations, and occasional public events open the doors. Interior access depends on whether something is programmed; outside of those windows, the church is closed but the exterior remains the building's main draw.

Even closed, the cathedral photographs well from multiple angles, especially framed by the palms of Parc de la Ligue Arabe immediately next door — the park-and-cathedral combination is the strongest single photo opportunity downtown. Midday light catches the clean white volumes; late afternoon picks up warmth on the limestone detailing. Pair the visit with Mohammed V Square and the park itself for the strongest downtown heritage walk in Casablanca; allow fifteen to twenty minutes for the exterior, longer if an exhibition is up and you can go inside.